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Boy in the Bush 

| Adventure, Drama, History | TV Mini-Series (1984)
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In the 1880s, Jack Grant a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia.

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Kenneth Branagh, Sigrid Thornton, Steve Bisley | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kenneth Branagh ...  Jack Grant
Sigrid Thornton ...  Monica Ellis
Steve Bisley ...  Esau
Jon Blake Jon Blake ...  Tom Ellis
Celia De Burgh Celia De Burgh ...  Mary
John Frawley John Frawley ...  Mr. George
Paul Smith Paul Smith ...  Lennie
Bunney Brooke Bunney Brooke ...  Gran Ellis (as Bunny Brooke)
Alfred Bell Alfred Bell ...  Dr. Rackett
Howard Bell Howard Bell ...  Pa Ellis
Felicity Gordon Felicity Gordon ...  Ma Ellis
Don Reid Don Reid ...  Mr. Grant
Lynne Murphy Lynne Murphy ...  Mrs. Grant
Richard Morgan Richard Morgan ...  Herbert
Lou Brown Lou Brown ...  Ross
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Storyline

In the 1880s, Jack Grant a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia. When he arrives, he is met at the dock by Mr George, who introduces him to his mother's relatives. Jack's life is to be full of adventures, including taming horses and fighting kangaroos. Jack also competes for the love of two cousins. Written by Paul Gerard Kennedy

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australian | aboriginal | australian aboriginal | tv mini series | based on novel | See All (5) »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | History | Romance

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 1984 (Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Egy fiú a vadonban See more »

Filming Locations:

Frenchs Forest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC),Portman Productions See more »
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(2 episodes) | (4 episodes)

Color:

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