About the Event
The best. The iconic. The foundation of cinema... They are The Essentials! Hosted by Adelaide’s own Dave Bradley, these films that are the absolute, must-see titles for true film lovers.
With George Clooney, John Tuturrro, and Tim Blake Nelson in the leads, the Coen Brothers (Fargo, Raising Arizona, The Big Lebowski) take on Homer's epic Greek poem "Ulysses" in this hilarious Oscar-nominated and Grammy winning modern-day classic.
Director:
Ethan Coen
Actors:
John Goodman,
Holly Hunter,
John Turturro,
Tim Blake Nelson,
George Clooney
Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey of awesome experiences and colorful characters.