Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line
Synopsis
Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.
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Principal cast & crew: 14
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Edited by Gretchen PetersonShot by Kevin Scott
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2024 · Box office
Grossed $413K worldwide
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14 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Midnight Oil
as Themselves
Peter Garrett
as Self - Lead Vocals
Martin Rotsey
as Self - Guitar
Jim Moginie
as Self - Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals
Rob Hirst
as Self - Drums and Vocals
Nick Carroll
as Self - Surf Writer
Mark Dodshon
as Self - Friend and Biographer
John Watson
as Self - Music Manager
Andrew James
as Self - Bass 1972 - 1980
Peter Gifford
as Self - Bass 1980 - 1987
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