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Swerve

Swerve

Wrong Turn. Wrong Place. Wrong Time.

20125.31h 26mR

Overview

Driving cross-country to a job interview, Colin takes a short cut and comes across a fatal road accident. One of the drivers, Jina, is shaken but unhurt; the other has been killed instantly. Beside the dead body is a briefcase full of money, which Colin turns in to the local police. But getting out of town proves a nightmare, as Colin's good deed causes a series of bizarre events to unfold.

Directed by Craig Lahiff
Written by Craig Lahiff
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Top Cast

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Frank

Emma Booth

Emma Booth

Jina

David Lyons

David Lyons

Colin

Travis McMahon

Travis McMahon

Charlie

Vince Colosimo

Vince Colosimo

Sam

Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Good Samaritan

Greg Stone

Greg Stone

Publican

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Armstrong

Robert Mammone

Robert Mammone

Logan

Andy Anderson

Andy Anderson

Ambulance Officer

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Themes & Keywords

australia

About Swerve

Swerve is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2012 exploring themes of australia. Directed by Craig Lahiff, it stars Jason Clarke, Emma Booth, David Lyons. Driving cross-country to a job interview, Colin takes a short cut and comes across a fatal road accident. One of the drivers, Jina, is shaken but unhurt; the other has been killed instantly. Beside the dead body is a briefcase full of money, which Colin turns in to the local police. But getting out of town proves a nightmare, as Colin's good deed causes a series of bizarre events to unfold.

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