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The Man from Snowy River

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42min
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
8.5K
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The Man from Snowy River (1982)
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In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, Jim takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, Jim takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, Jim takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
8.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson(poem "The Man From Snowy River")
    • John Dixon(screenplay)
    • Cul Cullen(from a script by)
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Tom Burlinson
    • Terence Donovan
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson(poem "The Man From Snowy River")
    • John Dixon(screenplay)
    • Cul Cullen(from a script by)
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Tom Burlinson
    • Terence Donovan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    The Man From Snowy River
    Trailer 2:22
    The Man From Snowy River

    Photos154

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    Kirk Douglas, June Jago, and Sigrid Thornton in The Man from Snowy River (1982)
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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Harrisonas Harrison…
    Tom Burlinson
    Tom Burlinson
    • Jim Craigas Jim Craig
    Terence Donovan
    Terence Donovan
    • Henry Craigas Henry Craig
    Tommy Dysart
    Tommy Dysart
    • Mountain Manas Mountain Man
    Bruce Kerr
    Bruce Kerr
    • Man in Streetas Man in Street
    David Bradshaw
    • Banjo Patersonas Banjo Paterson
    Sigrid Thornton
    Sigrid Thornton
    • Jessica Harrisonas Jessica Harrison
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • Clancyas Clancy
    Tony Bonner
    Tony Bonner
    • Kaneas Kane
    June Jago
    • Mrs. Baileyas Mrs. Bailey
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Curlyas Curly
    Kristopher Steele
    • Mossas Moss
    Gus Mercurio
    Gus Mercurio
    • Frewas Frew
    Howard Eynon
    • Short Manas Short Man
    Lorraine Bayly
    • Rosemary Humeas Rosemary Hume
    John Nash
    • Tall Manas Tall Man
    Jack Lovick
    • Mountain Horsemanas Mountain Horseman
    Charlie Lovick
    • Mountain Horsemanas Mountain Horseman
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson(poem "The Man From Snowy River")
      • John Dixon(screenplay)
      • Cul Cullen(from a script by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet. Kirk Douglas plays two roles as twin brothers who haven't spoken for years, one of whom was Jim's father's best friend and the other of whom is the father of the girl he wants to marry. A 20 year old feud re-erupts, catching Jim and Jessica in the middle of it as Jim is accused of letting a prize stallion loose. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tom Burlinson had never ridden horses much before making this movie and when he took Denny over the cliff to go after the brumbies that was a one-take shot at full gallop down the cliff face.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film when the brumbies are being driven toward a holding corral, the mare Bess and the colt are way out in front. They're domesticated, and they'd know that the ranch meant food and water, so they'd be more eager to return than the others.
    • Quotes

      Jim Craig: There are a dozen good brood mares in that mob. I'll be back for them... and for whatever else is mine.

    • Crazy credits
      A herd of wild horses stampede over the hills after the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      NBC edited 8 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited into Terror Nullius (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Bagatelle in A Minor
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

    User reviews71

    Review
    Top review
    Family Entertainment At Its Best
    THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER ***** An Australian western that centers its story on a coming-of-age mountain man (Tom Burlinson) who's father dies and must go to the lowlands to earn enough money to support the family farm. There, he finds work at a cattle ranch owned by Kirk Douglas, who wants to expand his success to something greater: unmined gold in the mountains. As Burlinson comes to grips with his new work setting and first love (Sigrid Thornton), he evolves into the man he needs to be to follow in his father's footsteps back home. It's excellent family entertainment, with a story that is basic enough for everyone to comprehend, yet doesn't hold a corny or simpleton status because of it. Be sure to rent it.
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    FAQ9

    • Who is the man from Snowy River?
    • Is 'The Man from Snowy River' based on a book?
    • What is a brumby?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Snowy River
    • Filming locations
      • Mansfield, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Cambridge Productions
      • Michael Edgley International
      • Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,659,423
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $694,126
      • Nov 7, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,659,423
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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