High Rolling

A shy, unassuming young man from the country inherits a large sum of money and decides to invest it all in a racehorse named High Rolling. His decision quickly leads him into the underbelly of organized crime, where he must learn to navigate dangerous situations and double-crosses to protect his newfound fortune and his life.

High Rolling was a modest success in Australia, praised for its quirky humor and energetic pacing, though some critics found its plot a bit convoluted. It's remembered as a colorful example of Australian cinema in the late 1970s.

• Praised for its uniquely Australian sense of humor.

• Noted for its energetic and fast-paced narrative.

• Some found the plot less coherent than expected.

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The film was one of the earliest Australian movies to incorporate elements of the 'Ozploitation' genre, which often featured themes of crime, sex, and violence.