You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Full Cast & Crew: The Wog Boy (2000) Cast (58) Nick Giannopoulos. Pictures provided by: dragonboy, MisterZ. Giannopoulos is enjoyable as Steve and seems natural in the role, a side effect of writing it I suppose, but most of the rest fall into one ethnic stereotype or another.Overall this has energy and is silly if that is what you want. Add the first question. The Wog Boy is a TV comedy-drama from Australia that shows how a little motivation can change one man's life. Hey everyone, this page is not run by Nick. During the film, it is said that the car's original engine was a 245-cubic-inch (4.0 L) 6-cylinder hemi, which was later replaced with an 8-cylinder engine. Frank Geraldine Turner. The downside of all this energy is that it doesn't manage to cover the fact that the film itself isn't actually very funny. Variation: Original. The Minister employs Steve to help develop new policies on unemployment, but is that all she is after?I was drawn to the film by the unusual title it is not often you see a film that has a racist term in the title, and I assumed I could get all worked up about it in a Daily Mail type of way. 1. Now Steve has to prove to Celia, to himself, and to the whole country, that there's more to him than meets the eye. Australian Teachers of Media - see also Metro Magazine: Media & Education Magazine Vol. (2000). 146/147, no. Not Yet Rated 1 hr 32 min Feb 24th, 2000 Comedy. His pride and joy is his VF Valiant Pacer. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Australian Film Institute, ...The Wog Boy Steve is a Greek man living in Australia since his family emigrated there many years prior. It was written by John Von Ahlen, Jaime Jimenez and Nick Giannopoulos[4] and recorded at Subterrane Recording Studio. Available on iTunes Steve liked Celia from the moment they met, but following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe - Minister for employment - he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. As if that's not enough, he also has to contend with his best-friend Frank (Vince Colosimo) - a guy with a libido to shame Casanova - pursuing Celia's amorous little sister Annie (Abbie Tucker); a situation neither Steve or Celia are thrilled about. From The Way of the Dragon to Minari, we take a look back at the cinematic history of Asian/Pacific American filmmakers. When a 'dole bludging' Greek gains national fame following a television appearance, he's recruited by a political party as the face of their campaign to improve the country's unemployment rate. Steve (Nick Giannopoulos) is seen driving a dark blue 1969 VF Valiant hardtop during the movie, which was allegedly given to him by his father. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for employment, he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. The film received negative reviews. No damage to the jewellery case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. Alibrandi ultimately concerns a senior high school girl embracing her Italian heritage, but moving toward the less traditional Australian way of life. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2000 CD release of "The Wog Boy (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" on Discogs. Annie O'Brien John Barresi. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in … Directed by Aleksi Vellis. This Year Comes the Long Awaited Sequel - Wog Boy Kings of Mykonos And in Celebration And … Thirteen Years Ago Nick Giannopoulos Took His Stand Up Act And Transformed Into a Piece of Landmark Australian Comedy Cinema in Wog Boy. Advertisment. Mortal Kombat (2021) The net result of this encounter is twofold: Steve gets to meet Celia (Lucy Bell) whom he is instantly attracted to but who initially hates him, and Steve gets outed on national television by Derryn Hinch as the worst dole-bludger in Australia. View Set. Justice League (2017) by darksteel1335. The lives of the owners and workers at a Greek cafe in Melbourne. His one true love—a '69 Valiant Pacer—and all his assets have just been seized by Federal Police because he trusted the shady Tony the Yugoslav, and Steve's best mate Frank has … Mate there's just got to be an easier way to meet chicks. The Wog Boy IMDB: 5.8 Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. The 'Wog Boy' has arrived. There's No Stoppin' Us" by Ilanda, which was used to promote the film. Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. Mate there's just got to be an easier way to meet chicks. Domenic Stephen Curry. The Wog Boy is a 2000 Australian motion picture comedy starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell, Abi Tucker, Stephen Curry, Tony Nikolakopoulos and Derryn Hinch. The sequel was released in Australia on 20 May 2010. Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. The Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos is a 2010 Australian comedy film directed by Peter Andrikidis. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Raelene Beagle-Thorpe Abi Tucker. Soccer is sometimes known as … funniest bloody scene on The Wog Boy with Tony the Yugoslav 'farkin' Kate & Leopold (2001) by darksteel1335. Paramount Pictures [distributor], [Australia] - see also, http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511234?q=The+Wog+Boy&c=book, The Wog Boy at the National Film and Sound Archive, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Wog_Boy&oldid=1014612046, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Get Tzatziki With It" - Planet J ft Nicky GiO, “I wanna speak to you boi (remix)” - Kosta Zorbas, This page was last edited on 28 March 2021, at 03:05. Theo Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. The track "Get Tzatziki With It" was also in the film's promotional campaign, and is played in the actual movie itself. Display options: Also known as: Wog Boy - Der größte Zorbas von Down Under (Germany) Wog boy - Australian oma Zorbas (Finland) 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV. Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time. Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? In Life as a pizza : The comic traditions of wogsploitation films. This hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, TN. As long as he can keep his best friend Frank away for Annie, Celia's little sister... and protect Frank's cousin Dom, from Tony, the insane local crime lord to whom Dom owes money... and prevent Theo, and enterprising neighbour, from throwing himself in front of a car to collect insurance. The Wog Boy (2000) directed by Aleksi Vellis is a compelling lighthearted comedy centred around Steve Karamitsis (Nick Giannopoulos) a Greek Australian Lad that embraces his culture through the re-appropriation of the term "wog" which was typically used a derogatory term towards mainly Southern Europeans and Middle Eastern Immigrants in Australia. Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos 2010 Australian comedy film directed by Peter Andrikidis. Now Steve has to prove to Celia, to himself, and to the whole country, that there's more to him than meets the eye. It was released in Australia on 20 May 2010 and UK on 7 January 2011. [6], Speed, Lesley (2005). Sadly for my middle-class rage, this film has so much self mocking energy that it is impossible to be offended by it. An item that is used but still in very good condition. The Wog Boy. This FAQ is empty. A wonderful cast who play their roles ... See full summary ». The Wog Boy February 24, 2000 Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. But it is hard not to notice just how few actual laughs there are in the 90 minutes. 1. 5 of 11 people found this review helpful. The Wog Boy is a 2000 Australian comedy film directed by Aleksi Vellis and starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell, Abi Tucker, Stephen Curry, … Was this review helpful to you? It's 10 years later and Steve (Nick Giannopoulos) and Frank (Vince Colosimo) haven't really moved on. Steve (Nick Giannopoulos) is an unemployed bum living off the government. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The Wog Boy As long as he can keep his best friend Frank away for Annie, Celia's little sister... and protect Frank's cousin Dom, from Tony, the insane local crime lord to whom Dom owes money... and prevent Theo, and enterprising neighbour, from throwing himself in front of a car to collect insurance. A film, Wog Boy, stars Melbourne comedian Nick Giannopoulos as a dole bludger battling the Australian authorities. A sequel, Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos, began production in October 2009 with Nick Giannopoulos and Vince Colosimo returning in the cast. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Steve manages to turn this around to his advantage, and becomes famous as The Wog Boy, spearheading a campaign to improve the employment status of the country. Trying to get the best spin on the situation, Beagle-Thorpe reluctantly hires Steve as an assistant alongside the comely and blonde Celia (Lucy Bell). The Australian Chrysler Valiant range of cars were often and sometimes still referred to as "Wog Chariots" or "The Greek Mercedes.". Written by Steve is obsessed with his car and Frank is obsessed with the ladies. YOU SMASH THE CAR YOU STUPID!Contact me if you have any requests for wog boy clips. THE WOG BOY VHS. Title: The lives of four Australian men who are raising their children. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for Employment, he sees himself on national tv. The Wog Boy (2000) TMDb Score. The Wog Boy Trailer When a 'dole bludging' Greek gains national fame following a television appearance, he's recruited by a political party as the face of their campaign to improve the country's unemployment rate. Nick has also stared in the film ‘The Wog Boy’ (2000) and sequel ‘Wog Boys 2: Kings of Mykonos’ (2010) and had many successful stage shows including Wog Boys, Wog-A-Rama, Wog Story and Star Wogs. (Local) The Australian (National, Australia), 2000 March 13, p.006, (2010). Peter. With a little help from his friends, he might just do it. (2005), p. 136-144, Casting light on the dark side of Wog Boy. Things haven't been going well for Steve 'The Wog Boy' Karamitsis. What's a guy to do? and bank deposit. When a 'dole bludging' Greek gains national fame following a television appearance, he's recruited by a political party as the face of their campaign to improve the country's unemployment rate. 1970 Chrysler Valiant. Sequel to the 2000 film The Wog Boy, starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo and Costas Kilias. But change is in the air. The Wog Boy, Movie, 2000 . 1986 Ford Fairlane. The Wog Boy (2000) by darksteel1335 Uploaded: October 03, 2019; Language: English. The plot is, well, pointless, which leaves it only with ethnic stereotypes from which to draw it's humour.These stereotypes are actually pretty funny at times, but I suggest this film will generally appeal to those who identified with My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It is a sequel to the 2000 film The Wog Boy, starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo and Costas Kilias. Steve Karamitsis / Mr. Karamitsis / Mrs. Karamitsis Lucy Bell. When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club and prime candidate for a takeover, it's all hands on deck to save the club, in what turns into an epic battle ... See full summary ». [5], The Wog Boy grossed $11,449,799 at the box office in Australia. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for employment, he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. 1969 Chrysler Valiant. Since being teased as a `Wog Boy' in school, he has decided to live a Wog boy and be proud of his heritage. Steve (Nick Giannopoulos) is a second-generation Greek Australian. Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. Although they have fallen into a habitual rivalry based on a cause long ... See full summary ». A working-class family from Melbourne, Australia fights city hall after being told they must vacate their beloved family home to allow for infrastructural expansion. Use the HTML below. 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla. Steve soon finds himself as the poster boy for Australia's unemployed. Celia O'Brien Vince Colosimo. 58. 'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not necessarily for the better, but always with hilarious consequences. If you have a background similar to these characters then you may get more from it. Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC). In The wog boy. The Kings of Mykonos (aka The Wog Boy 2) is the follow up to the 2000 box office smash The Wog Boy. Whilst helping out a compensation-oriented neighbour, Steve has a minor car accident involving the Minister for Employment, vampily played by Geraldine Turner. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for Employment, he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. Ed Kavalee on self-funded comedy telemovie Scumbus, Ed Kavalee talks up self-funded comedy telemovie Scumbus. A soundtrack was released, composed by Cezary Skubiszewski. Tony the Yugoslav Tony Nikolakopoulos. 1. Comedy 2000 1 hr 28 min. Justice League (2017) by darksteel1335. Type: Movie. This is a fan page to pay tribute to the movie, and I am just a supporter of the movie and of Nick's work. The Wog Boy is a 2000 Australian comedy film directed by Aleksi Vellis and starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell, Abi Tucker, Stephen Curry, Tony Nikolakopoulos and Derryn Hinch.[1][2][3]. Outside of these the film has little to do and fills it's time with shouting and hand waving to keep the energy high. In the interim, he makes variable progress with Celia. I enjoyed watching it as I was coming off a bad day of food poisoning and needed something silly and energetic to raise my spirits but I must admit that I did notice that I wasn't actually laughing very much at all.The cast are pretty good I guess, despite all being cartoon characters in one way or another. Nathan Costas Kilias. Also Uploaded By darksteel1335 View All. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for Employment, he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. View production, box office, & company info. Source: Herald Sun. The Wog Boy is a 2000 Australian comedy film starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell, Abi Tucker, Stephen Curry, Tony Nikolakopoulos and Derryn Hinch. A run in with the Minister for Education sees him portrayed on tv as a dole sponger, however, when he goes on the show to defend himself he comes off the better and becomes famous. Steve 'The Wog Boy' Karamitsis inherits a beach on the resort island of Mykonos from an uncle he's never met. Steve is unemployed, but manages to get by, helping out here and there. A group of Australians are nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. With a little help from his friends, he might just do it. A film school is the center of a fresh spate of killings based on urban legends. 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