''Emoh Ruo'' is a 1985

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comedy film directed by

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and starring

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and

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Plot

The Tunkleys move from a caravan park into a suburban home goes wrong.

Reception

Andrew Urban wrote that "Emoh Ruo relies on stereotypes, but it does so with larrikin good humour, and lets us enjoy a big, lowbrow finish." The Sydney Morning Herald stated "Emoh Ruo is a pleasant entertainment, but less than memorable". Writing in Cinema Papers Christine Cremen says "With its lively combination of satire, sentimentality, near-tragedy and pratfall farce, Emoh Ruo resembles one of the better Preston Sturges comedies". Writing in the book ''Australian Film, 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features'' Bruce Sandow states "More light-hearted situation comedy than biting satire, the film has its amusing moments. Competently made and entertaining in a lowbrow way, it has no pretensions to social comment. But its resorting to well-known Australian stereotypes is more often witless than inspired." A review in Variety finishes "Overall, ''Emoh Ruo'' might just be the success the Australian film industry is looking for right now".

Awards

''Emoh Ruo'' was nominated for an AFI Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Genevieve Mooy.

Cast

- Terri Tunkley *

- Des Tunkley * Jack Ellis - Jack Tunkley *

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- Les Tunkley * Louise Le Nay - Helen Tunkley *Joanna Burgess - Tunkley Twin *Nathalie Burgess - Tunkley Twin * Genevieve Mooy - Margaret York * Max Phipps - Sam Tregado *Bill Young - Wally Wombat *Helen McDonald - Pat Harrison *Mervyn Drake - Warren Harrison *

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- Pete *Richard Carter - Thommo *Di Smith - Cheryl Mason *Lance Curtis - Wayne Mason *

Garry Who Garry Who (born Garry Weston, 1 May 1954) is an Australian actor and comedian, best known for his role as Doug Stevens in the Australian sitcom '' All Together Now''. Career Beginning his working life as a signwriter, Who began his career in th ...

- Policeman *Charito Ortez - Sam's Receptionist *Rainee Skinner - Teller *John Spicer - Magistrate *Ray Marshall - Clarrie *Tracey Higginson - Surfer Girl *Angelo D'Angelo - Surfer Guy *Suzanne Dudley - Supervisor *Zafar Khan - Indian Couple *Azra Khan - Indian Couple *Ian McGowan - Des' Bus Driving Double *Archie - George Harrison

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