Canada / Sep 04, 2008 / Toronto International Film Festival
Joy. Sorrow. Desire. Love. Pain. Fear. Lust. Redemption. Want to know the Meaning of Life? It'll cost you only...
1h 18min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite colour pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Leeanna Walsman | Tanita (voice) |
| David Field | Sammy (voice) |
| Tom Budge | Bisley (voice) |
| Leon Ford | Stanton (voice) |
| Henry Nixon | Drazan / Beanbag / Radio Announcer (voice) |
| Roy Billing | Marcus Portman / Policeman #1 (voice) |
| Brian Meegan | Clement (voice) |
| Jamie Katsamatsas | Zack (voice) |
| Ursula Yovich | Camille (voice) |
| Josef Ber | n/a |
Genres
AnimationDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | $9.99 |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Australia, Israel |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lama Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Fortissimo Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office, yes, Crossfield, Sherman Pictures |
| Official site | 9dollars99movie.com |
| Release date | 29 aprile 2009 |
| Production | Emile Sherman, Amir Harel |
| Writer | Etgar Keret, Tatia Rosenthal |
| Casting | Nikki Barrett |
| Cinematography | Susan Stitt, Richard Bradshaw, James Lewis |
| Assistant directors | Tatia Rosenthal |
| Camera operators | Susan Stitt, Richard Bradshaw, James Lewis |
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| Additional photography | Susan Stitt, Richard Bradshaw, James Lewis |
| Production design | Melinda Doring |
| Art direction | Melinda Doring |
| Set decoration | Melinda Doring |
| Visual effects | Daniel Alderson, Yonatan Bereskin, Darren Burgess, Antony Elworthy, Jan-Erik Maas, Sharon Parker, Andy Spilsted, Norman Yeend, Steve Cox |
| Music | Christopher Bowen, Chen Harpaz |
| Sound | Chen Harpaz, Christopher Bowen |
| Costume design | Caroline Sherman |
| Makeup | Caroline Sherman |
| Hairstyling | Caroline Sherman |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Apr 29, 2009 / U
United States / Apr 29, 2009 / R
Russia / Aug 13, 2009
Australia / Sep 17, 2009
Digital
Portugal / Jan 07, 2010 / M/12
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