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Kangaroo (1987)

R 108 min  -  Drama  -   13 March 1987 (USA)
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A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.

Director:

Tim Burstall

Writers:

Evan Jones, D.H. Lawrence (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Friels ...
Richard Somers
Judy Davis ...
Harriet Somers
John Walton John Walton ...
Jack Calcott
Julie Nihill Julie Nihill ...
Vicki Calcott
Hugh Keays-Byrne ...
Peter Hehir Peter Hehir ...
Jaz
Peter Cummins Peter Cummins ...
Struthers
Tim Robertson Tim Robertson ...
O'Neill
Malcolm Robertson Malcolm Robertson ...
Publisher
David Hutchins David Hutchins ...
Cornwall Detective
Victor Kazan Victor Kazan ...
Army Captain
Bill Richardson Bill Richardson ...
Army Sergeant at Medical
Alan Lee Alan Lee ...
Collier
Richard Moss ...
Major
Howard Priddle Howard Priddle ...
Doctor #1
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Storyline

A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Kangur See more »

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Gross:

$432,266 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Australian actress Judy Davis sports a German accent in this movie. See more »

Soundtracks

"Lento from the String Quartet in F Major"
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