Row M Seat 30 "The Combination" rated M

Set in the maligned western suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John gets out of gaol to discover his younger brother Charlie is caught up with drugs, hookers and crime. Charlie oscillates between the streets and school. Daily clashes between Scott and Charlie's gang escalate. This feud spills into the streets in a territory and identity battle that turns bloody. The Combination dares to shed light on the racial tension that has often boiled over into incidents like the Cronulla riots. Suburban stereotypes are challenged when John falls for an Australian girl named Sydney. She presents an opportunity for a new start - yet with each step closer to her he is made painfully aware of the choice he will have to make - family or love.

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'The Combination' has a unique place in Australian cinema history since some disputes and violence broke out at an early screening and led Greater Union to pull it from screens over the weekend!! There were conflicting reports about whether this was a response to the film from viewers, clashing gangs or a coincidental event. The Distributors and Theatres have since struck a deal involving security and a pre screening adress from the Director...

It's the films second media splash with one of the actors having been arrested a few months ago in relation to a street brawl!!