| 1% | |
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| Directed by | Stephen McCallum |
| Written by | Matt Nable |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Shelley Farthing-Dawe |
| Edited by | Veronika Jenet |
| Music by | Chris Cobilis |
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| Distributed by | Icon-Dendy |
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| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
1% (also known as Outlaws) is a 2017 Australian biker film directed by Stephen McCallum and starring Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee and Matt Nable, who also wrote the film. It premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017, where the film was acquired by A24 for North American distribution.
Premise
Set within the underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs, the film follows the heir to the leadership of a motorcycle club, who has to save his brother's life by betraying his president.
Cast
- Matt Nable as President Knuck
- Ryan Corr as Vice President Paddo
- Abbey Lee as Katrina
- Simone Kessell as Hayley
- Josh McConville as Skink
- Aaron Pedersen as Sugar
- Sam Parsonson as Knuckle
- Eddie Baroo as Webby
- Jacqui Williams as Josie
Release
1% had its world premiere in the Discovery section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2017. A24 and DirecTV Cinema subsequently acquired the North American distribution rights to the film, for a tentative 2019 wide release.
Reception
Box office
The film grossed $76,151 in worldwide theatrical box office, all within Australia.
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 47% based on 17 reviews and an average rating of 5.3/10. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 24 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".
Accolades
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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| AACTA Awards (8th) |
Best Original Screenplay | Matt Nable | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Ryan Corr | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Abbey Lee | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Josh McConville | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Simone Kessell | Nominated | |
| CGA Award | Best Casting in a Feature Film | Kirsty McGregor | Nominated |
References
- "Motor Bike Gang Movie '1%' Rides off With Screenwest Funding". Variety. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Toronto Film Festival Adds International Films, Talks With Angelina Jolie and Javier Bardem". The Wrap. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- "Toronto: A24, DirecTV Nab Australian Crime Thriller '1%'". Hollywood Reporter. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- Lee, Ashley (11 September 2017). "Toronto: A24, DirecTV Nab Australian Crime Thriller '1%' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- "Outlaws (2018)". The Numbers, Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- "1%". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- "Outlaws". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
