# Reverse Runner

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{{Infobox film
| name           = Reverse Runner
| image          = Reverse Runner Movie Poster V2.jpg
| alt            = 
| caption        = Official Poster
| director       = Lachlan Ryan<br />Jarrod Theodore
| producer       = Jarrod Theodore<br />Lachlan Ryan
| screenplay     = Lachlan Ryan<br />Jarrod Theodore
| story          = Dan Cannon<br />Jarrod Theodore<br />Lachlan Ryan
| starring       =  Dan Cannon<br />[Dave Callan](/source/Dave_Callan)<br />[Steve Moneghetti](/source/Steve_Moneghetti)<br />Rosco Brauer<br />Bianca Linton<br />Julian Shaw<br />[Bruce McAvaney](/source/Bruce_McAvaney)<br />Rhys Mitchell<br />[Justin Kennedy](/source/Justin_Kennedy)
| music          = Thomas E Rouch
| cinematography = Lachlan Ryan<br />Jarrod Theodore
| editing        = Lachlan Ryan<br />Jarrod Theodore
| studio         = Theory Pictures
| distributor    = Theory Pictures<br />Pinnacle Films
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|10|11}}
| runtime        = 86 minutes
| country        = Australia
| language       = English
| budget         = 
| gross          = 
}}
'''''Reverse Runner''''' (sometimes stylised as '''''Яeverse Яunner''''') is an Australian [comedy film](/source/comedy_film) written and directed by Lachlan Ryan and Jarrod Theodore, executive produced by [Stephen Herek](/source/Stephen_Herek). It stars Dan Cannon, [Dave Callan](/source/Dave_Callan), [Steve Moneghetti](/source/Steve_Moneghetti),<ref>{{cite news |title=Moneghetti runs in a new direction |url=https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/555195/moneghetti-runs-in-a-new-direction |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=The Courier |date=3 April 2011}}</ref> Rosco Brauer and Olympic commentator [Bruce McAvaney](/source/Bruce_McAvaney). It tells the story of teenager Kid Campbell, who dreams of becoming a [reverse runner](/source/Backward_running) despite being mocked, ridiculed and kicked out of home for refusing to get an ordinary job. In the end, he is left to question his childhood dream.

It had a limited theatrical release on 11 October 2012, playing in cinemas until April 2013. It was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and VOD in Australia on 18 September 2013, and 30 October 2013 in New Zealand.

==Cast==
* Dan Cannon as Kid Campbell
* [Dave Callan](/source/Dave_Callan) as a Commentator
* [Steve Moneghetti](/source/Steve_Moneghetti) as John Jones
* Rosco Brauer as Coach Leroy
* Bianca Linton as Hannah
* Julian Shaw as Steven James
* [Bruce McAvaney](/source/Bruce_McAvaney) as a Commentator
* Rhys Mitchell as a Commentator
* [Justin Kennedy](/source/Justin_Kennedy) as Suicidal Starter
* Stephen Lopez as Head Helper
* Helen Bongers as Mum
* Daryl Cannon as Gary
* Casey Asplin as Young Kid Campbell

==Production==
Principal photography on ''Reverse Runner'' involved approximately 300 people throughout the duration of the shoot. The majority of the film was shot in the country town of [Colac](/source/Colac%2C_Victoria) in Victoria. Other locations include the [John Landy Athletics Field, Geelong](/source/Landy_Field%2C_Geelong); [Melbourne Park](/source/Melbourne_Park); and the world-renowned landscapes at [Lavers Hill](/source/Lavers_Hill) along the [Great Ocean Road](/source/Great_Ocean_Road).

==Music==
Thomas E. Rouch composed the orchestral score for the film. Rouch collaborated with singers James Cupples, Nicholas Roy, and Sid O'Neil, re-recording some of Australia's classic rock songs, including "[Run to Paradise](/source/Run_to_Paradise)" by [The Choirboys](/source/The_Choirboys_(band)) and "[Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)](/source/Billy_Thorpe_and_the_Aztecs)" by [Billy Thorpe](/source/Billy_Thorpe). Rouch and Cupples also re-recorded [Walk Right In](/source/Walk_Right_In) by [Dr Hook](/source/Dr_Hook).

Sid O'Neil, lead singer from [the Vasco Era](/source/the_Vasco_Era), recorded vocals for an original track titled "Backwards As They Come", which appears in the film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chiu |first1=Jennifer |title=Singer adds voice to Colac movie |url=https://colacherald.com.au/2011/09/singer-adds-voice-to-colac-movie/ |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=Colac Herald |date=19 September 2011}}</ref> [Tinpan Orange](/source/Tinpan_Orange) duo Emily and Jesse recorded vocals for an original music track titled "Fallen Dreams", produced by Thomas E. Rouch.<ref>{{YouTube|4t-q3z8Qayc}}</ref>

==Marketing==
Australian musical icon [Mike Brady](/source/Mike_Brady_(musician)), who wrote football anthems "[Up There Cazaly](/source/Up_There_Cazaly)" and "[One Day in September](/source/One_Day_in_September_(song))", recorded a voice-over for ''Reverse Runner''’s trailer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chiu |first1=Jennifer |title=Aussie icon adds voice to Colac film |url=https://colacherald.com.au/2012/03/aussie-icon-adds-voice-to-colac-film/ |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=Colac Herald |date=10 March 2012}}</ref>

==Release==
On 11 October 2012, ''Reverse Runner'' was released theatrically at Colac Cinemas, where it became the cinema's highest-grossing film of the year as well as the third-highest overall.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chiu |first1=Jennifer |title=Red carpet rolls out for Colac film premiere |url=https://colacherald.com.au/2012/10/red-carpet-rolls-out-for-colac-film-premiere/ |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=Colac Herald |date=5 October 2012}}</ref> ''Reverse Runner'' also screened at Village Cinemas Geelong, Ballarat's Regent Cinema, Warrnambool, Hamilton, Horsham, Ararat, and Echuca Cinemas in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hawker |first1=Phillipa |title=Local film uses backwards running as a way forward |url=https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/local-film-uses-backwards-running-as-a-way-forward-20130303-2feb1.html |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=The Age |date=4 March 2013}}</ref>

==Reception==
Simon Foster of SBS awarded the film three and a half stars out of five: "Given that the past 12 months of Australian big-screen comedy has been arguably its direst ever, the amiably silly low-budgeter ''Reverse Runner'' comes as somewhat of a revelation. The debut work of writer/directors Jarrod Theodore and Lachlan Ryan and their production outfit Theory Pictures suggests that there may be a silver lining on the dark cloud that is Screen Australia’s policy on indie feature comedy funding."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Simon |title=Reverse Runner review |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/movies/review/reverse-runner-review |access-date=11 February 2024 |work=SBS |date=4 March 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2071567|Reverse Runner}}
* {{Official website|http://www.reverserunner.com/}}

Category:Australian comedy films
Category:2012 films
Category:2012 comedy films
Category:2012 English-language films
Category:English-language comedy films

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