They're a Weird Mob

Walter Chiari stars as Nino Culotta an Italian immigrant whom just arrived in Sydney, Australia expecting to commence work as a sportswriter for his cousin's magazine. With his cousin and sponsor out of sight, Nino is left to fend for himself in this new land and to look for work and a place to stay. Despite such an insecure start, Nino's optimism allows him to find accommodation temporarily in Kings Bloody Cross, attain a job as a builder's labourer, learn the Australian lingo and all within a few days of being in the country!

This film was one that perhaps gave the Australian Film Industry a second chance at surviving and it was fantastic! Hilarious to watch, great character development and great shooting locations such as Circular Quay, Manly, Bondi and on a Sydney Ferry. These all formed a wonderful movie that could promote the Australian landscape and our bizarre culture. Nothing was shot in a studio either thus real locations were used to enhance each scene.

This movie was based off the bestseller book, 'They're A Weird Mob' written by an author in disguise as Nino Culotta. Chiari is in almost every scene and his energy level and comic timing was seamless. I would watch this movie again, such great acting, scripting and editing. Try and find yourself a copy of this classic which revived the Australian Film Industry.

Interesting facts whilst viewing 'The story of the making of They're a Weird Mob' 

• Extras got paid $9.50 to lay on the sand, surf and enjoy the sun during filming beach scenes at Bondi and Manly.

•  Even the scenes in the water at Bondi Beach were shot... in the water! 

•  Film budget was $600,000 AU which can be argued as not a big budget film.