Direction: Mark Joffe

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Mark Joffe. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Jack Irish (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 52 min. · Australia

Direction Kieran Darcy-Smith · Mark Joffe · Daniel Nettheim

Cast Guy Pearce · Marta Dusseldorp · Aaron Pedersen · Roy Billing

Synopsis Jack Irish (TV Series) (2016) follows the story of a man who is hired to locate a missing individual, only to be subsequently accused of their murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a intricate...

5.8

71 votes

5.8

71 votes

Cosi

1995 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Ben Mendelsohn · Barry Otto · Toni Collette · Rachel Griffiths

Synopsis Cosi (1995) follows Lewis, a budding theater director from Sydney, as he takes on his inaugural project through a government initiative aimed at rehabilitating mentally ill patients in a local institution. Lewis's plans are upended when Roy, one of the...

5.6

46 votes

5.6

46 votes

The Matchmaker

1997 · Movie · 100 min. · Ireland

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Janeane Garofalo · David O'Hara · Denis Leary · Jay O. Sanders

Synopsis The Matchmaker (1997) centers around Marcy, a dedicated assistant to Senator John McGlory, who is facing a challenging re-election campaign. In a bid to secure crucial Irish votes, McGlory's chief of staff, Nick, dispatches Marcy to Ireland to uncover the...

5.5

365 votes

5.5

365 votes

Spotswood (The Efficiency Expert)

1992 · Movie · 95 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Ben Mendelsohn · Alwyn Kurts · Toni Collette

Synopsis Spotswood (The Efficiency Expert) (1992) follows the story of Wallace, a seasoned efficiency expert tasked with overseeing the significant downsizing of a prominent auto parts factory. However, his perspective shifts dramatically when he is assigned to assess a quaint, seemingly...

5.3

93 votes

5.3

93 votes

Neighbours (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 22 min. · Australia

Direction Reg Watson · Tony Osicka · Gary Conway · Jovita O'Shaughnessy

Cast Stefan Dennis · Ian Smith · Alan Fletcher · Tom Oliver

Synopsis Neighbours (TV Series) (1985) is a long-running soap opera that delves into the daily lives of the inhabitants of Ramsay Street, a fictional Australian suburb known as Erinsborough. Initially, the narrative centered around three core families: the Ramsays, the Robinsons,...

4.9

247 votes

4.9

247 votes

Nightmaster

1986 · Movie · 91 min. · Australia

3.9

77 votes

3.9

77 votes

Carson's Law (TV Series)

1983 · Series · 60 min. · Australia

Direction Chris Langman · Brian Lennane · Paul Moloney · Mandy Smith

Cast Lorraine Bayly · Kevin Miles · Christine Amor · Ross Thompson

Synopsis Carson's Law (TV Series) (1983) is a period drama set in the vibrant city of Melbourne during the 1920s. The narrative revolves around Jennifer Carson, a resilient and independent woman who balances the roles of a wife, mother, and lawyer....

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Wild Boys (TV Series)

2011 · Series · Australia

Direction Julie McGauran · Sarah Smith · Ken Cameron · Arnie Custo

Cast Daniel MacPherson · Zoe Ventoura · Michael Dorman · David Field

Synopsis Wild Boys (TV Series) (2011) is an exhilarating adventure series that delves into the lives of a group of bushrangers in the Australian outback. The narrative unfolds in the 1860s in New South Wales, a time and place where the...

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Grievous Bodily Harm

1988 · Movie · 93 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast John Waters · Colin Friels · Kim Gyngell · Joy Bell

Synopsis Grievous Bodily Harm (1988) follows the chilling journey of Morris Martin, a schoolteacher turned psychopath, who embarks on a deadly spree after catching a glimpse of his former lover, whom he thought had perished. Driven by a desire for vengeance,...

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Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Sam Neill · Fred Schepisi · Lindy Chamberlain Creighton

Synopsis Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story (TV Miniseries) (2020) delves into the harrowing tale that has captivated Australia since 1980. The three-episode series explores the chilling moment when a wild dingo seized Lindy Chamberlain's helpless infant in a brutal and unforeseen...

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A Place to Call Home (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 60 min. · Australia

Direction Bevan Lee · Lynn-Maree Danzey · Mark Joffe · Ian Barry

Cast Marta Dusseldorp · Noni Hazlehurst · Brett Climo · Craig Hall

Synopsis A Place to Call Home (TV Series) (2013) follows the journey of a woman who finds herself in a state of uncertainty, caught between the harsh realities of post-World War II and the promise of a fresh start in Australia....

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Skin Deep (TV)

1983 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe · Chris Langman

Cast Briony Behets · Antoinette Byron · Angelo D’Angelo · Nicole Kidman

Synopsis Skin Deep (TV) (1983) delves into the captivating yet ruthless realm of the fashion industry, where glamour and ambition collide. The narrative unfolds amidst the high-stakes world of fashion, where competition is fierce and alliances are fragile. The story explores...

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Shadow of the Cobra (TV Miniseries)

1989 · Series · 165 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Rachel Ward · Michael Woods · Art Malik · Helen Buday

Synopsis Shadow of the Cobra (TV Miniseries) (1989) is a gripping dramatization that delves into the chilling tale of Charles Sobhraj, a notorious Indian serial killer who terrorized Western tourists across Southeast Asia during the 1970s. The miniseries meticulously explores Sobhraj's...

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Working Class Boy

2018 · Documentary · 104 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Synopsis Working Class Boy (2018) delves into the life of Jimmy Barnes, chronicling his early years in the grimy streets of Glasgow, his journey to Australia, and his rise to fame as the frontman of the iconic rock band Cold Chisel....

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Direction Fiona Banks · Daniel Nettheim · Peter Salmon · Mark Joffe

Cast Rebecca Gibney · Claudia Karvan · Mavournee Hazel · Rick Donald

Synopsis Halifax: Retribution (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a gripping 7-episode mini-series that follows the return of Jane Halifax to tackle a pressing threat. A mysterious sniper is wreaking havoc, and Halifax must race against time to apprehend the elusive shooter before...

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