We of the Never Never (1982)
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- G
- 2h 14min
- Biography, Drama
- 04 Nov 1982 (Australia)
- Movie
Jeannie Gunn faced being the only civilised woman in an uncivilised land. A story of personal triumph about one woman who reached out in a hard, hostile, prejudiced world and managed to find love.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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Angela Punch McGregor | ... |
Jeannie Gunn
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| Arthur Dignam | ... |
Aeneas Gunn
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| Martin Vaughan | ... |
Dan
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| Lewis Fitz-Gerald | ... |
Jack
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| John Jarratt | ... |
Dandy
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| Tony Barry | ... |
Mac
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| Tommy Lewis | ... |
Jackaroo
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Donald Blitner | ... |
Goggle Eye
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Mawuyul Yanthalawuy | ... |
Rosie
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Cecil Parkee | ... |
Cheon
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Sibina Willy | ... |
Bett Bett
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Tex Morton | ... |
Landlord
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Kim Chiu Kok | ... |
Sam Lee
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Brian Granrott | ... |
Neaves
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Danny Adcock | ... |
Brown
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John Cameron | ... |
Jimmy Dodd
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Jessie Roberts | ... |
Nellie
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Christine Conway | ... |
Judty
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Ray Pattison | ... |
Johnny Wakelin
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George Jadarku | ... |
Charly
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Sally McKenzie | ... |
Carie
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Sarah Craig | ... |
Liz
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Fincina Hopgood | ... |
Dot
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| Lise Rodgers | ... |
Friend 1
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Dayle Alison | ... |
Friend 2
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Jenni Cunningham | ... |
Friend 3
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Directed by
| Igor Auzins | ||
Written by
| Peter Schreck | ... | (screenplay) |
| Mrs. Aeneas Gunn | ... | (based on the book by) |
Produced by
| Phillip Adams | ... | executive producer |
| John B. Murray | ... | co-producer |
| Brian Rosen | ... | associate producer |
| Greg Tepper | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Best | ||
Cinematography by
| Gary Hansen | ||
Editing by
| Cliff Hayes | ... | (as Clifford Hayes) |
Editorial Department
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Miriam Cortes | ... | negative matching |
| Bill Gooley | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Karen Whiter | ... | editing assistant |
Production Design by
| Josephine Ford | ||
Art Direction by
| Ro Bruen-Cook | ... | (as Ro Bruen) |
| Graeme Duesbury | ||
| Greg Nelson | ||
Costume Design by
| Camilla Rountree | ||
Makeup Department
| Sally Gordon | ... | makeup department head |
| Willi Kenrick | ... | key hair stylist |
| Robern Pickering | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Paul Arnott | ... | unit manager |
| Antonia Barnard | ... | production manager |
| John Warran | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ian Goddard | ... | assistant director |
| Tim Higgins | ... | assistant director |
| Brendan Lavelle | ... | assistant director |
| Jess Tapper | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Malcolm Cromie | ... | sound recordist |
| James Currie | ... | sound mixer (as Jim Currie) |
| Beth Harrisson | ... | sound assistant |
| Phil Judd | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Frank Lipson | ... | sound editor |
| Laurie Robinson | ... | sound recordist |
| Greg Steele | ... | sound recordist |
| Hugh Waddell | ... | sound assistant |
Special Effects by
| Reece Robinson | ... | special effects |
| Glenn Ruehland | ... | special effects |
| Peter Sloss | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Heath Harris | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bill Willoughby | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Curtis | ... | electrics |
| John Jastukowicz | ... | grip |
| Jan Kenny | ... | additional photographer |
| Wayne Marshall | ... | grip |
| Noel McDonald | ... | grip |
| Mick Morris | ... | electrics |
| Tom Robinson | ... | electrics |
| Penny Tweedie | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kerry Thompson | ... | costume assistant |
Music Department
| Martin Fripp | ... | assistant recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christine Lipari | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Michael Bourchier | ... | production coordinator |
| John Foster | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hoyts Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Triumph Films (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Mainline (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2025) (Australia) (tv)
- Australian Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Rai Sender Bozen Radiotelevisione Italiana (1994) (Italy) (tv) (Bolzano region only)
- Roadshow Entertainment Video (1996) (Australia) (VHS)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2021) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
Storyline
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| Taglines | She dared venture to where even men feared to tread [UK video] See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD3,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The remains of Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, and several other characters featured in the book and movie, are buried at the Elsey Cemetery. Jeannie Gunn is buried in Melbourne, but there is a memorial next to her husband's grave, which reads: ''IN loving memory of the 'Little Missus' JEANNIE GUNN Born. June 5th 1870. Died. June 9th 1961.'' See more » |
| Goofs | The city of Darwin is mentioned several times, but Palmerston was not renamed Darwin until 1911. This was the official change but it was common to refer to it as Port Darwin or Darwin long before this. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in We of the Never Never: Behind the Scenes Gallery (2004). See more » |