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Bootmen

When you don't know your next step...improvise.

20006.31h 29m

Overview

Sean Odkin loves to dance—much to his fathers distain. When the woman he loves cannot return his love, he goes in search of the only thing that can make him whole again—dancing.

Directed by Dein Perry
Written by Dein Perry, Steve Worland, Hilary Linstead
Produced by Hilary Linstead
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Top Cast

Adam Garcia

Adam Garcia

Sean Odken

Sophie Lee

Sophie Lee

Linda

Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington

Mitchell

Susie Porter

Susie Porter

Sara

Richard Carter

Richard Carter

Gary

Justine Clarke

Justine Clarke

Kim

William Zappa

William Zappa

Walter

Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes

Huey

Matt Lee

Matt Lee

Johnno

Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson

Huey's Mate

Themes & Keywords

factory workerdancingtap dancingbrother brother relationship

About Bootmen

Bootmen is a comedy, drama, music film released in 2000 exploring themes of factory worker, dancing, tap dancing, brother brother relationship. Directed by Dein Perry, it stars Adam Garcia, Sophie Lee, Sam Worthington. Sean Odkin loves to dance—much to his fathers distain. When the woman he loves cannot return his love, he goes in search of the only thing that can make him whole again—dancing.

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