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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 back on its feet...

Overview

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Director:
George Miller
Writers:
A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem)
Cul Cullen (script)
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Release Date:
5 November 1982 (USA) more
Tagline:
The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.
Plot:
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
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Truly, An Aussie Delight more

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
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Additional Details

Runtime:
102 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

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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. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: After Jim falls off the "thousand-pound" colt, he looks up and sees the herd of brumbies heading straight for him. At the left of the screen, you can clearly see a rider herding the horses. more
Quotes:
Frew: [rising in bed with his lever action rifle as Curly advances on Jim with a broken bottle] Curly - lose the bottle!
Frew: [cocks the lever action rifle as Curly stops and stares] I did it before... and so help me, I'll do it again.
[Curly drops the bottle]
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Referenced in "On Location with 'Robbery Under Arms'" (1985) more

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Truly, An Aussie Delight, 18 April 2005
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Author: Hal-900 from WA, USA

This is probably the last truly great western. It was first released in the early 1980s, and I have yet to see a more satisfying western that came afterwards. It is a crowd-pleaser, but not entirely devoid of meaningful issues. The movie tells the story of a young lad eager to prove his worth in the midst of Australia's wilderness. Director Miller (not to be confused with the director of the Mad Max films), captures the essence of what makes this genre so appealing to me. It is operatic when it needs to be, never afraid of putting western myths on a pedestal, where I think they belong. It is also intimate, and deeply touching, giving those cherished myths faces that we can identify with. Someone like Sergio Leone loved the genre but he felt there was something inherently dubious about it. Here Miller and his team go all the way, celebrating even the most questionable western myths; it is a gutsy approach. The whole thing is based on an epic poem, which account for the film's exaltation of a by gone era. In actuality, the film has a little bit of everything. There is humor, great action sequences, high drama, and plenty of romance. Kirk Douglas seems to be having a blast playing two roles. Newcomers Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton are a very appealing (and convincing) couple. Beautifully shot on location, with plenty of great images energized by Bruce Rowland's superb score. If you are looking for a great family film, here is one great choice.

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