Not Only Fred Dagg But John ClarkeShowing Today
DirectorLorin Clarke
CastsJack Charles, Caroline Craig, Nyawuda Chuol, Joel Davey, Stewart Farrell, Alexandra Hines, Luke Ryan, Stewart Thorn, Claudia
Duration106 minutes
Rating
GenreDocumentary
Trailer & Synopsis
For over 40 years, the iconic John Clarke tickled the funny bones of Australian and New Zealand audiences. Now, in this intimately produced documentary, hear his story in his own words.
When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and appeared in numerous films and TV productions, and who – in a beloved double act with Bryan Dawe – skewered political hypocrisy for almost 30 years on current affairs shows, he gave away very little about his own life. At home, by contrast, he was an open book. In a remarkable series of recorded conversations between John and his daughter, writer/director Lorin Clarke, he traces his steadfast resistance to authority back to his childhood and offers delightful insights into his four decades in the entertainment industry.
Weaving together personal anecdotes, a rich television archive, tales from international comedy greats and riches from more than 200 boxes of Clarke’s work and letters, this MIFF Premiere Fund–supported documentary is a deeply personal insight into a legend of the antipodean screen, and a tribute to the disruptive power of creativity.
Not Only Fred Dagg But John Clarke is showing in cinemas since September 03, 2025 to November 26, 2025
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