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Robbery Under Arms

  • 19571957
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
254
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Robbery Under Arms (1957)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Crime
Two brothers join their father in Captain Starlight's bush ranger gang in 19th Century Australia.Two brothers join their father in Captain Starlight's bush ranger gang in 19th Century Australia.Two brothers join their father in Captain Starlight's bush ranger gang in 19th Century Australia.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
254
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jack Lee
  • Writers
    • Rolf Boldrewood(from the novel entitled "Robbery Under Arms")
    • Alexander Baron(screenplay)
    • W.P. Lipscomb(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Finch
    • Ronald Lewis
    • David McCallum
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  • Director
    • Jack Lee
  • Writers
    • Rolf Boldrewood(from the novel entitled "Robbery Under Arms")
    • Alexander Baron(screenplay)
    • W.P. Lipscomb(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Finch
    • Ronald Lewis
    • David McCallum
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Peter Finch
    Peter Finch
    • Captain Starlightas Captain Starlight
    Ronald Lewis
    Ronald Lewis
    • Dick Marstonas Dick Marston
    David McCallum
    David McCallum
    • Jim Marstonas Jim Marston
    Maureen Swanson
    Maureen Swanson
    • Kateas Kate
    Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland
    • Jeanas Jean
    Ursula Finlay
    • Graceas Grace
    Laurence Naismith
    Laurence Naismith
    • Ben Marstonas Ben Marston
    Jean Anderson
    Jean Anderson
    • Ma Marstonas Ma Marston
    Edna Morris
    • Auntas Aunt
    Dudy Nimmo
    • Eileen Marstonas Eileen Marston
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • George Storefieldas George Storefield
    Max Wagner
    • Police Sgt. Goringas Police Sgt. Goring
    Larry Taylor
    Larry Taylor
    • Burkeas Burke
    • (as Laurence Taylor)
    John Cadell
    • Warrigalas Warrigal
    Colin Ballantyne
    • Runnimalas Runnimal
    Stephen Scrutton
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    • (as S. Scrutton)
    Bartlett Mullins
    • Paddyas Paddy
    Russell Napier
    Russell Napier
    • Mr. Greenas Mr. Green
    • Director
      • Jack Lee
    • Writers
      • Rolf Boldrewood(from the novel entitled "Robbery Under Arms")
      • Alexander Baron(screenplay)
      • W.P. Lipscomb(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Cast members David McCallum and Jill Ireland formed a personal relationship during production of this movie in Australia and married after they returned to England. The pair were later divorced with Ireland famously marrying American tough guy movie star Charles Bronson.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: AUSTRALIA 1865
    • Connections
      Featured in Robbery Under Arms: Before and After Restoration Sample (2011)

    User reviews8

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    Bright Colors. Good Leading Man. Early Australian Action/Western Drama
    Perhaps what is most distinguishing about "Robbery Under Arms" is its very noticeable utilisation of the 50's, garish Technicolor process. This was, I believe, the first time a feature length film was photographed in such a manner in Australia and based on the novel by Rolf Boldrewood.

    It's also good to see Peter Finch before he relocated to his native motherland. Its good to see that Australia recognised his sterling presence leagues before it was realised in Britain, and then in turn, America. Here he steals the show as Captain Starlight - representing the typical Aussie larrikin.
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    • bamptonj
    • Nov 14, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Network (United Kingdom)
      • VCI Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Oruzana pljacka
    • Filming locations
      • Quorn, South Australia, Australia
    • Production company
      • The Rank Organisation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes

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