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Dalkeith

2001 93 min ★ 5.8 Comedy Drama

Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.

Director: Leigh Sheehan

Cast

Ray Barrett Ray Barrett Tarquin St John Smythe
Esme Melville Esme Melville Maisie Carter
Gus Mercurio Gus Mercurio Enzo Petroni
Alan Hopgood Alan Hopgood Mick
Judy Banks Judy Banks Doris
Marilyn Maguire Marilyn Maguire Suzanne Barker
Geoff Brooks Geoff Brooks Benny Saunders
James Benedict James Benedict Dave Bennett
Jacinta Stapleton Jacinta Stapleton Kate Johnson
Julie Nihill Julie Nihill Sally
Andrew Clarke Andrew Clarke Judge Proctor
Gabrielle Leeds Gabrielle Leeds Daphne