The Man from Snowy River (1982)

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.

Director:

George Miller

Writers:

A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem), Cul Cullen (script) (as Fred Cul Cullen)

Stars:

Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Burlinson	...	Jim Craig
Terence Donovan	...	Henry Craig
Kirk Douglas	...	Harrison / Spur
Tommy Dysart	...	Mountain Man
Bruce Kerr	...	Man in Street
David Bradshaw	...	Banjo Paterson
Sigrid Thornton	...	Jessica Harrison
Jack Thompson	...	Clancy
Tony Bonner	...	Kane
June Jago	...	Mrs. Bailey
Chris Haywood	...	Curly
Kristopher Steele	...	Moss
Gus Mercurio	...	Frew
Howard Eynon	...	Short Man
Lorraine Bayly	...	Rosemary Hume

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | twin | stallion | brumby | ranch | 

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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.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Romance | Western

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 November 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Herencia de un valiente

Filming Locations:

Central Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$694,126, 7 November 1982, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$20,659,423

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cambridge Productions, Michael Edgley International, Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Burt Lancaster and Robert Mitchum were also considered for the dual role played by Kirk Douglas.

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Goofs

When the men are chasing the brumbies near the end of the film, Curly reaches over and pulls Jim's horse's bridle down from its ears. Yet, a second later when they ride through the water the bridle is back up where it should be. Later the bridle is pulled back down again and Jim stops to fix it.

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Quotes

Spur: Don't throw effort out to foolishness!

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Crazy Credits

A herd of wild horses stampede over the hills after the end credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Cool Change (1986)

User Reviews

one of the best movies about cowboys just being cowboys

The Man from Snowy River is by far one of the best movies about cowboys I have seen. It shows cattle ranchers doing what they do best, riding their horses! But as it is with most of our favorite movies, we can find flaws in them. Kirk Douglas should not have played two characters, and the girl playing Jessica could not act to save her soul. But poor acting aside this movie has possibly the greatest horse chase sequences ever! The riders do things with their horses I never thought possible especially when Jim jumps over a cliff while on his horse. The movies musical score makes every sequence truly beautiful and accents the background of the Austrailan highlands perfectly. The music during the chase scene makes the sequence all the more inspirational. I would recommend this movie to any fan of westerns, young or old, American or Australian, this movie is for you!