Spotswood is an Australian comedy film directed by Mark Joffe, made in 1990-1991, released in 1992 in some locations. It is also known as The Efficiency Expert in America. The plot bears some superficial similarity to the later film Kinky Boots, in that it involves an ailing shoe manufacturer, whose products are failing to keep up with market demands. The film is set in the late 1960s. Errol Wallace is an independent consultant who assesses the financial performance of businesses. He has just submitted a report to the board of Durmack, an automotive component manufacturer, in which he... recommends a large reduction in staff numbers. His next assignment is at Balls, a moccasin factory located in the Melbourne suburb of Spotswood. On his first visit he meets Mr Ball , the owner of the company, who is affable and treats his employees like family. Errol is shown around the factory and is disturbed to see the shabby work conditions, old machinery, and the laid back work ethic of the employees. Errol asks Carey , a young worker at the factory, to help him gather data for his report.
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| Release date: | July 1, 1992 |
| Directed by: | Mark Joffe |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 95 Minutes |
| Editor: | Offshoot Films |
| Music by: | Ricky Fataar |
| Cinematography: | Ellery Ryan |
| Screenplay by: | Max Dann, Andrew Knight |
| Genre: | Comedy |