Two Hands (MA 15+) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM

Two Hands (MA 15+, 1999) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth

Jimmy (Heath Ledger) is a small-time crook in Sydney's Kings Cross who works for the sadistic crime boss Pando (Bryan Brown), running errands and collecting debts in this dangerous underworld. When Jimmy is entrusted with a bag containing $240,000—money that belongs to a rival crime organization—he makes a catastrophic mistake: he loses it during a botched deal. Now Jimmy must find the money within 24 hours or face Pando's brutal retribution. Desperation drives Jimmy through a fever dream of Sydney's criminal underworld, where every decision spirals into more violence and chaos. As he frantically attempts to recover the money by any means necessary, Jimmy encounters rival criminals, vengeful victims, and the police—all of whom have their own reasons for wanting him dead. The film becomes an increasingly violent descent as Jimmy's attempts to escape his predicament only deepen his entanglement in crime and bloodshed.

Director Gregor Jordan makes his feature debut with this 1999 Australian crime thriller that showcases the brutal underworld of Kings Cross with unflinching intensity. Heath Ledger, in a career-defining early role, brings frenetic desperation to Jimmy—a young man whose mistakes compound exponentially as he tries to salvage an impossible situation. Bryan Brown is menacingly charismatic as Pando, a crime boss for whom violence is both business and entertainment. The supporting cast—including David Field, Susie Porter, and Rose Byrne—creates a vivid criminal ecosystem where everyone is either predator or prey. Director of Photography Andrew Commis captures Kings Cross's neon-drenched streets and seedy clubs with visceral style. The film's kinetic editing and propulsive score create mounting tension as Jimmy's situation spirals beyond redemption. It's a distinctly Australian crime film that treats its subject matter with gritty realism rather than glamorization, showing the brutal consequences of involvement in organized crime.

Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.

When: Saturday, July 18th at 4:45PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: MA 15+ (Medium level coarse language, Medium level violence)