''1%'' (also known as ''Outlaws'') is a 2017 Australian

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directed by Stephen McCallum and starring Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee and

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, who also wrote the film. It premiered at the

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in September 2017 where the film was acquired by

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for North American distribution.

Premise

Set within the primal underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs, the film follows the heir to the throne of a motorcycle club, who has to save his brother's life by betraying his president.

Cast

as President Knuck * Ryan Corr as Vice President Paddo * Abbey Lee as Katrina *

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as Hayley *

Josh McConville Josh McConville is an Australian actor. He was nominated for the 2018 AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in 1%. Filmography TV *'' Mr Inbetween'' (2019) TV series – Alex (2 episodes) *'' Home and Away'' (2017) TV s ...

as Skink *

Aaron Pedersen Aaron Pedersen is an Aboriginal Australian television and film actor. He is known for many film and television roles, in particular as Detective Jay Swan in the film '' Mystery Road'', its sequel '' Goldstone'', and spin-off television series. ...

as Sugar *

Sam Parsonson Sam Parsonson (born 1989) is an Australian actor. He made his television debut at the age of 15 in the critically acclaimed Australian drama series ''Love My Way'' for two seasons. His performance in the role of Dylan earned him a nomination for ...

as Knuckle *

Eddie Baroo Eddie Baroo (born 25 September 1968) is an Australian actor, screenwriter, singer and guitarist. He is the lead singer and frontman of the band Stodgewood. His notable films are '' Red Hill'' (2010), '' Crawlspace'' (2012), and '' The Dry'' (2020 ...

as Webby * Jacqui Williams as Josie

Release

''1%'' had its world premiere in the Discovery section at the

on 9 September 2017.

and

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subsequently acquired the North American distribution rights to the film, for a tentative 2019 wide release.

Reception

Box office

The film grossed $76,151 in worldwide theatrical box office, all within Australia.

Critical response

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website

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, the film holds an approval rating of 47% based on 17 reviews and an average rating of 3.68/10. On

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, the film has a weighted average score of 24 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

Accolades

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1 Percent 2017 films 2017 crime films A24 (company) films Australian crime films 2010s English-language films Outlaw biker films Films set in Perth, Western Australia Films shot in Perth, Western Australia 2010s American films