Dr Plonk

Dr. Plonk
Theatrical film poster
Directed byRolf de Heer
Written byRolf de Heer
Produced byRolf de Heer
Julie Ryan
StarringNigel Martin
CinematographyJudd Overton
Edited byTania Nehme
Music byGraham Tardif
Production
companies
Distributed byPalace Films (Australia)
Fandango
Release dates
Running time
83 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Dr Plonk, also titled Dr Plonk: The brilliant Dr Plonk, is a 2007 Australian black and white silent sci-fi / comedy film written and directed by Rolf de Heer. It premiered in Australia at the 2007 Adelaide Film Festival on 4 March 2007, with live accompaniment by the Stiletto Sisters. The film was released in cinemas in Australia on 30 August 2007. Its score was composed by Graham Tardif and performed by the Stiletto sisters. It is also notable for a cameo appearance by the South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, playing the 2007 Prime Minister.