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Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by Japanese forces firsthand. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
Kidman Thrives In 'Rough' Desert Shoot For Fashion Magazine (From WENN. 18 June 2008, 12:03 PM, PDT)Production Notes/Status:
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(Credited cast) | Nicole Kidman | ... | Lady Sarah Ashley |
 | Hugh Jackman | ... | The Drover |
 | David Wenham | ... | Neil Fletcher |
 | Bryan Brown | ... | King Carney |
 | Bruce Spence | ||
| Jack Thompson | ... | Kipling Flynn |
| John Jarratt | ||
 | Ben Mendelsohn | ... | Dutton |
 | Jacek Koman | ||
| Bill Hunter | ||
| Essie Davis | ... | Katherine |
| David Gulpilil | ... | King George |
| Barry Otto | ... | Administrator |
| Wah Yuen | ||
 | Ray Barrett | ||
| Kerry Walker | ||
 | Nathin Butler | ||
| Matthew Whittet | ||
| Tony Barry | ||
| Sandy Gore | ||
| Jamie Gulpilil | ||
| Eddie Baroo | ||
| Brandon Walters | ... | Nullah |
| David Ngoombujarra | ||
| Ursula Yovich | ||
| Arthur Dignam | ||
| Crusoe Kurddal | ||
| Lillian Crombie | ||
| Sean Hall |
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Russell Crowe was attached as the lead during pre-production. 20th Century Fox executives wanted to reduce Crowe's salary considerably, in order to appease the film's budget. This decision compelled him to ultimately leave the project. moreFAQ
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