The Man from Snowy River (1982)

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm ... See full summary »

Director:

George Miller

Writers:

A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem), Cul Cullen (script),

Stars:

Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Kirk Douglas

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Burlinson	...	Jim Craig
Terence Donovan	...	Henry Craig
Kirk Douglas	...	Harrison / Spur
Tommy Dysart	...	Mountain Man
Bruce Kerr	...	Man in Street
David Bradshaw	...	Banjo Paterson
Sigrid Thornton	...	Jessica Harrison
Jack Thompson	...	Clancy
Tony Bonner	...	Kane
June Jago	...	Mrs. Bailey
Chris Haywood	...	Curly
Kristopher Steele	...	Moss
Gus Mercurio	...	Frew
Howard Eynon	...	Short Man
Lorraine Bayly	...	Rosemary Hume

Storyline

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet. Kirk Douglas plays two roles as twin brothers who haven't spoken for years, one of whom was Jim's father's best friend and the other of whom is the father of the girl he wants to marry. A 20 year old feud re-erupts, catching Jim and Jessica in the middle of it as Jim is accused of letting a prize stallion loose.

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Plot Keywords:

love | australia | twin | stallion | brumby | 

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Taglines:

The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Romance | Western

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 November 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Herencia de un valiente

Filming Locations:

Central Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cambridge Productions, Michael Edgley International, Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Bible passage being read by candle light begins at Genesis 30:27. (KJV) The passage goes on to speak about cattle and sheep and goats.

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Goofs

When Jim leaves the note hanging on the tree that Jessica is alright and heading back home, he leaves the bag with the note on one branch and his bandanna hanging on different branch. When Frew picks up the note later the bag and bandanna are hanging together on one branch.

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Quotes

Jim Craig: United in death, the minister said.
Spur: Superstition.
Jim Craig: It's a nice thought, Spur.
Spur: It's a great comfort to widows and fools. There's more to life than death, Jim.

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Crazy Credits

A herd of wild horses stampede over the hills after the end credits.

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Connections

Version of The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (2003)

User Reviews

A Favorite

The Man from Snowy River is a family favorite. The cinematography of this film was breath-taking. The love story was convincing and the acting was superb. Kirk Douglas plays both the father and the brother and although the plot is somewhat contrived, it is set up extremely well. All of the elements work to make a good movie and one that I watch over and over. The scenes of the Australian mountains and the horses along with the musical score make this a very picturesque, romantic, and warm film. A romance and an action-adventure movie rolled into one which can charm a woman and still be a manly film. The 2nd movie Return to Snowy River was a worthy sequel and Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig does an excellent job in both films. If you are a horse lover, I would definitely recommend this film.