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7.0/10   44 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Tim Burstall (writer)
John Power (play)
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Release Date:
12 July 1979 (Australia) more
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Tagline:
The last of Knucklemen, he's the one left standing! more
Plot:
In the tradition of Sunday Too Far Away (1975), this independent film is based on the classic Australian play by John Power... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 nominations more
User Reviews:
A wonderful Aussie movie more (3 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Gerard Kennedy ... Tarzan
Michael Preston ... Pansy
Peter Hehir ... Tom
Dennis Miller ... Horse

Michael Caton ... Monk
Steve Rackman ... Carl
Michael Duffield ... Methuselah
Steve Bisley ... Mad Dog
Stewart Faichney ... Tassie
Sean Myers ... Engineer
Gerry Duggan ... Old Arthur
Ross Skiffington ... 2nd Engineer
Les James ... Barman
Tim Robertson ... Man in bar
Savior Summit ... Cook
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Additional Details

Runtime:
93 min
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Certification:
Australia:M (re-rating) (2004) | Australia:R (original rating) | USA:Not Rated

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The location of Andamooka, South Australia was chosen by doing an aerial location scout of Central Australia in the northern part of South Australia and the western part of New South Wales. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Strange Bedfellows (2004) more

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2 out of 4 people found the following review useful.
A wonderful Aussie movie, 21 May 1999
9/10
Author: gazza-12 from Canberra, Australia

This is one of those classic Aussie movies which stands the test of time. Although possessing a somewhat flimsy story line the film's strength lies in its variety of characters, wonderfully portrayed by some of Australia's best acting talent. Gerard Kennedy is, as always, simply great in the role of Tarzan. This bloke is really a class actor and he is well supported here by the broodingly secretive Peter Hehir. Typically strong performances from Steve Bisley, Dennis Miller and Mike Preston are also a feature. And who can forget Denise Drysdale's performance as the whore with a heart of gold? The Aussie trait of supporting the underdog is demonstrated in the film's ending. This is one of my all-time Aussie favourites.

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