'''''Danny Deckchair''''' is a 2004 Australian comedy film written and directed by Jeff Balsmeyer. It was inspired by the story of Lawnchair Larry (Larry Walters).

'''Tagline:''' ''For anyone who ever dreamed of taking off.''

Plot

Danny Morgan (Ifans) works as a cement maker construction worker who lives with his girlfriend (Clarke) but is unhappy with his life. Danny is also an inventive character who, one day, ties a bunch of helium filled balloons to his deckchair during a party. His friends hold down the chair but inadvertently let go and set Danny on a ride across Australia which causes him to become a national hero after he lands in another place where he finds true happiness with another woman (Otto) and new friends.

Cast

* Rhys Ifans ... as Danny Morgan
* Miranda Otto ... as Glenda Lake
* Justine Clarke ... as Trudy Dunphy
* Rhys Muldoon ... as Sandy Upman

Awards Nominations

* Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards - 2003 Best Supporting Actor (Justine Clarke)
* Paris Film Festival - Grand Prix 2004 (Jeff Balsmeyer)

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