Russell Crowe to Direct Aussie Film

by Olivia Taylor on 16/04/2009

in Industry News

2bce.jpgHaving played everything from a gay son to a gladiator, the 45-year-old has decided on a whole new challenge – behind the camera.

…His first attempt at directing is expected to be a surfing movie based on the true life and crimes of an Australian underworld figure and his clash with a notorious Sydney surfing tribe.

…Crowe recently lent his expertise to a docudrama about the Bra Boys, featuring champion big wave rider Koby Abberton.

…”This is a great Australian story and it belongs to the Australian film industry and it’s all well and good to finance it from overseas because film is an international medium but we’ve got great actors in our country.” he said.

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