We of the Never Never (1982)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Igor Auzins

Writers:

Mrs. Aeneas Gunn (book)
Peter Schreck (written by)

Release Date:

4 November 1982 (Australia)

Genre:

Drama | History

Tagline:

Love for her husband took her across a continent to a place no civilized woman had gone before. Her heart and courage make this one of the most unforgettable stories ever told. [USA theatrical]

Plot Keywords:

Historical | Based On Book | Independent Film

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Angela Punch McGregor	...	Jeannie Gunn
Arthur Dignam	...	Aeneas Gunn
Martin Vaughan	...	Dan
Lewis Fitz-Gerald	...	Jack
John Jarratt	...	Dandy
Tony Barry	...	Mac
Tommy Lewis	...	Jackaroo
Donald Blitner	...	Goggle Eye
Mawuyul Yanthalawuy	...	Rosie
Cecil Parkee	...	Cheon
Sibina Willy	...	Bett Bett
Tex Morton	...	Landlord
Kim Chiu Kok	...	Sam Lee
Brian Granrott	...	Neaves
Danny Adcock	...	Brown

Runtime:

134 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:U | Iceland:L | Australia:G | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Katherine Region, Northern Territory, Australia

Company:

Adam Packer Film Productions

Trivia:

The term "the Never-Never" refers to Australia's Outback area. In this case, it refers specifically to the area of Australia's Northern Territory, 200 miles south-east of Katherine.

Only the Aussies do it this well.

I had never heard of this film and spotted it on a shelf at a rental store some years ago. I started watching it (first few minutes is need to get you to the outback) and suddenly was engulfed by it's brilliance. I watched it all the way through then called three friends and threatened them if they didn't drop what they were doing and get to my house. We all watched it. They all paid the late fees so they could take turns having friends over to watch it. You think life is rough now? Wait till you see what this woman endures and conquers with her incredible husband, the ranch hands and the aborigines.