Rebel (1985)

This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

Bob Herbert (play), Michael Jenkins,

Stars:

Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Dillon	...	Rebel
Debra Byrne	...	Kathy McLeod
Bryan Brown	...	Tiger
Bill Hunter	...	Browning
Ray Barrett	...	Bubbles
Julie Nihill	...	Joycie
John O'May	...	Benie
Kim Deacon	...	Hazel
Isabelle Anderson	...	Mrs. Palmer
Sheree Da Costa	...	Barbara (as Sheree da Costa)
Joy Smithers	...	Mary, All Girl Band
Cassandra Delaney	...	All Girl Band
Antoinette Byron	...	All Girl Band
Nicky Crayson	...	All Girl Band
Nikki Coghill	...	All Girl Band

Storyline

This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | world war two | independent film | based on play

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Taglines:

He's a fighter and a rebel. She's dynamite, she's dazzling. To the world he's trouble. But to Kathy, he's a hero. [Australia Theatrical]

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Buntownik

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film utilizes an oft-used storyline of the war movie genre which has two soldiers in love with the same girl.

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Connections

Referenced in Blood Massacre (1991)

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Soundtracks

"Heroes"
Performed by Debbie Byrne

User Reviews

Not just a Turkey but a Hen Turkey!!

Is Hell a real place? I don't know but if it's anything like sitting and watching this movie I know I don't want to go there. I experienced just that in a theatre in San Diego with this picture. This film is just plain BAD!!!