Mabo tells the story of one of Australia's national heroes - Eddie Koiki Mabo, the Torres Strait Islander who left school at age 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
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| Jimi Bani | ... |
Koiki Eddie Mabo
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| Deborah Mailman | ... |
Bonita Mabo
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| Ewen Leslie | ... |
Bryan Keon-Cohen
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Tom Budge | ... |
Greg McIntyre
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Charles Passi | ... |
Benny Mabo
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Rob Carlton | ... |
Paddy Killoran
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| Colin Friels | ... |
Justice Moynihan
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| Miranda Otto | ... |
Margaret White
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Gedor Zaro | ... |
Young Koiki Mabo
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| Felix Williamson | ... |
Ron Castan
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| Matthew Whittet | ... |
Noel Loos
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| Leon Ford | ... |
Henry Reynolds
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Heath Bergersen | ... |
Davy
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| Jeremy Ambrum | ... |
Donita's Relative
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Letita Anu | ... |
Adult Gail Mabo
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| Chris Bartholomew | ... |
Townsville Hotel Barman
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Nakoa Bob | ... |
Celuia Mabo
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Louise Brehmer | ... |
Norma
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Paul Bryant | ... |
Publican
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Ian Cuddy | ... |
Teenage Mal Mabo
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Ron Day | ... |
Chairman 1950s
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Sean Dennehy | ... |
Geoffrey Davies
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Ben Depoma | ... |
Dave Passi
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| Damien Garvey | ... |
Conroy
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Rocky Gela | ... |
George Passi
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Anthony Ghee | ... |
Chairman 1980s
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| Martin Grelis | ... |
Politician
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| Jack Henry | ... |
Justice Brennan
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Mary Horope | ... |
Aunty Cecelia
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| Amy Ingram | ... |
CES Officer
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Laura Keneally | ... |
Nurse
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| Alan David Lee | ... |
John Byrne
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| Monette Lee | ... |
Justice Mary Gaudron
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Belford Lui | ... |
James Rice
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Helen Lui | ... |
Teenage Melita Mabo
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Aku Mabo Edwards | ... |
Young Gail Mabo
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Gail Mabo | ... |
Family Friend
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Dan Malcolm | ... |
Court Clerk
(as Daniel Malcolm)
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Steve Mam | ... |
Councillor
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Roxanne Mcdonald | ... |
Allyson Davies
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| Evert McQueen | ... |
Organiser
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Barbara Middleton | ... |
Librarian
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Brett Molloy | ... |
Barman
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| Robyn Moore | ... |
Barbara Hocking
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| Daniel Murphy | ... |
Doctor
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Filamena Nai | ... |
Young Melita Mabo
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Shanowa Nai | ... |
Teenage Gail Mabo
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Bando Neliman | ... |
Landowner
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Matt Nettheim | ... |
Prof. Garth Nettheim
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Bob Newman | ... |
Justice Dean
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Zion Osae | ... |
Ezra Mabo
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Hugh Parker | ... |
Doctor
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Alexander Petersons | ... |
O'Toole
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Belinda Raisin | ... |
Melissa Castan
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| Lasarus Ratuere | ... |
Malcolm Mabo
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Abraham Saylor | ... |
Sam Passi
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Vicki Saylor | ... |
Lady
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Gavin Schofield | ... |
Student
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Carl Simpson | ... |
Bonita's Dad
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Kayla Sirriss | ... |
Young Bethel Mabo
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Kia Sirriss | ... |
Young Jessie Mabo
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Luis Sirris | ... |
Little Eddie Jr Mabo
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Rosina Siru | ... |
Adult Bethel
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Charlotte Solomon | ... |
Woman in Phonebox
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Anthony Standish | ... |
Policeman
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| Steven Tandy | ... |
Neighbour
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Swark Tapim | ... |
Young Eddie Jr Mabo
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| Miranda Tapsell | ... |
Davy's Wife
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| Joseph J.U. Taylor | ... |
Bob Katter
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Michael Waszkiewicz | ... |
Court Bailiff
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Merwez Whaleboat | ... |
Maisa Mabo
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Roz White | ... |
Bonita's Mum
(as Rosalind White)
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Dru Whitehead | ... |
Deckhand
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Querida Zaro | ... |
Girl
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Talijah Blackman-Corowa | ... |
Malita Mabo (uncredited)
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Steve Maggs | ... |
High Court Justice (uncredited)
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Anthony Miller | ... |
Union Member (uncredited)
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| John David Sayles | ... |
Politician (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rachel Perkins | ||
Written by
| Sue Smith | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Darren Dale | ... | producer |
| Stewart Dean | ... | post producer |
| Miranda Dear | ... | producer |
| Julie Forster | ... | line producer |
| David Ogilvy | ... | executive producer |
| Sally Riley | ... | executive producer |
| Carole Sklan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Antony Partos | ... | score composer |
Cinematography by
| Andrew Commis | ||
Editing by
| Rochelle Oshlack | ||
Editorial Department
| Dwaine Hyde | ... | colorist |
| Anna Hynek | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Rishi Shukla | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Anousha Zarkesh | ||
Production Design by
| Felicity Abbott | ||
Art Direction by
| Nathan Blanco Fouraux | ||
Set Decoration by
| Christian Petersen | ||
Costume Design by
| Margot Wilson | ||
Makeup Department
| Louise Coulston | ... | hair stylist |
| Gail Kane | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Anita Morgan | ... | hair supervisor / makeup supervisor |
| Jacqueline Priem | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jamie Whitfield | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Clabburn | ... | first assistant director |
| Mark J. Ingram | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Stephen Cunnington | ... | standby props assistant |
| Dan Eyre | ... | construction manager |
| Nick Foley | ... | art department assistant |
| Michael Kissane | ... | stand by props |
| Peter Malatesta | ... | property master |
| Steven Parsons | ... | art runner |
| Lauren Richards | ... | buyer/dresser |
| Jocelyn Thomas | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Wes Chew | ... | sound designer / sound supervisor |
| Rod Conder | ... | sound recordist |
| Sam Gain-Emery | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dan Johnston | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Mackenzie | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Duncan McAllister | ... | foley recordist |
| Todd Moore | ... | boom operator |
| Luke Mynott | ... | sound designer |
| Andrew Simmons | ... | foley editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robbie MacKinnon | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera (as Robbie McKinnon) |
| Matt Nettheim | ... | documentary videographer / still photographer |
| Duncan Scott | ... | focus puller |
| Daniel Andrew Shelton | ... | camera attachment |
| Luke Stone | ... | key grip |
| Alan Willis | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Micaeley Gibson | ... | casting assistant |
| Bud Hopes | ... | extras casting director: Australia |
| Ben Parkinson | ... | casting associate |
| Joshua Taylor | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nathanael Martin | ... | costumer |
| Samantha Walker | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Karen Jones | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Wes Chew | ... | music producer |
| Kim Green | ... | music licensing |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brett Sleigh | ... | network script executive |
| Kristin Witcombe | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Karen Leigh Smith | ... | driver: cast (as Karen Smith Skoczylas) |
Additional Crew
| Mackenzie Benstead | ... | production secretary |
| Nicki Ellis | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark 'Lurch' Houstein | ... | unit assistant |
| Catherine Lavelle | ... | unit publicist |
| David Mansley | ... | insurance |
| Karen Leigh Smith | ... | production assistant (as Karen Smith Skoczylas) / runner (as Karen Smith Skoczylas) |
Thanks
| Meredith Garlick | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Content Sales (2012) (Australia) (tv)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (2012) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (film completion guarantor)
- Quattro Risk Services (insurance)
- Showfilm (travel agent)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mabo is the story of one of Australia's national heroes: Eddie "Koiki" Mabo, the Torres Strait Islander who, despite leaving school at 15, spearheaded the High Court challenge that once-and-for-all overthrew the fiction of terra nullius. Mabo is also the tender love story of Eddie and Bonita - the woman he met as a teenager, and loved over three decades and the raising of ten children. It tells of the deep love and partnership that fuelled their unflagging fight to change the face of Australia forever. |
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| Taglines | The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filming was moved to Townsville from Murray Island after an angry local threatened 3 crew members with a weapon and tried to break into their hotel room. See more » |
| Quotes |
Paddy Killoran:
Now, your brothers, Sam and Dave, very silly boys. See more » |