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Let the Balloon Go

  • 19761976
  • GG
  • 1h 32m
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7.2/10
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Let the Balloon Go (1976)
  • Drama
  • Family
While his brother is fighting in WWI, a small independent Australian boy who lives in the countryside with his overbearing mother and pet dog and who must wear a leg brace decides to overcom... Read allWhile his brother is fighting in WWI, a small independent Australian boy who lives in the countryside with his overbearing mother and pet dog and who must wear a leg brace decides to overcome his handicap no matter what.While his brother is fighting in WWI, a small independent Australian boy who lives in the countryside with his overbearing mother and pet dog and who must wear a leg brace decides to overcome his handicap no matter what.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
34
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  • Director
    • Oliver Howes
  • Writers
    • Richard Mason(screenplay)
    • Oliver Howes(screenplay)
    • Ivan Southall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Bettles
    • Janet Kingsbury
    • John Ewart
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  • Director
    • Oliver Howes
  • Writers
    • Richard Mason(screenplay)
    • Oliver Howes(screenplay)
    • Ivan Southall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Bettles
    • Janet Kingsbury
    • John Ewart
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Robert Bettles
    • John Sumneras John Sumner
    Janet Kingsbury
    • Mrs. Sumneras Mrs. Sumner
    • (as Jan Kingsbury)
    John Ewart
    John Ewart
    • PC Bairdas PC Baird
    Ben Gabriel
    • Mr. Sumneras Mr. Sumner
    Sally Whiteman
    • Mamieas Mamie
    Mathew Wilson
    • Cecilas Cecil
    Terry McQuillan
    • Harryas Harry
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Chief Giffordas Chief Gifford
    Ken Goodlet
    • Major Fairleighas Major Fairleigh
    • (as Kenneth Goodlet)
    Ray Barrett
    Ray Barrett
    • Dr. McLeodas Dr. McLeod
    Nigel Lovell
    • The Parsonas The Parson
    Babette Stephens
    • Mrs. Braithwaiteas Mrs. Braithwaite
    Brian Anderson
    • Scott Griffithsas Scott Griffiths
    Charlie Metcalfe
    Phillip Ross
    Scott Griffiths
    Goff Vockler
    Bob Lee
    • Director
      • Oliver Howes
    • Writers
      • Richard Mason(screenplay)
      • Oliver Howes(screenplay)
      • Ivan Southall(screenplay) (novel)
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    • Trivia
      The film was made and released about eight years after its source novel of the same name by Ivan Southall had been first published in 1968.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Mad Dog Morgan: Radio Interview with Philippe Mora (1976)

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    • Release date
      • March 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un globo para dos
    • Filming locations
      • Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • Film Australia
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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