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The Boy in the Bush

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19841984
  • 4h
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Kenneth Branagh in The Boy in the Bush (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.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.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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  • Stars
    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Sigrid Thornton
    • Steve Bisley
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    • Kenneth Branagh
    • Sigrid Thornton
    • Steve Bisley
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Jack Grantas Jack Grant
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Sigrid Thornton
    Sigrid Thornton
    • Monica Ellisas Monica Ellis
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Steve Bisley
    Steve Bisley
    • Esauas Esau
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Jon Blake
    Jon Blake
    • Tom Ellisas Tom Ellis
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Celia De Burgh
    • Maryas Mary
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    John Frawley
    • Mr. Georgeas Mr. George
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Alfred Bell
    • Dr. Rackettas Dr. Rackett
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984
    Felicity Gordon
    • Ma Ellisas Ma Ellis
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Richard Morgan
    • Herbertas Herbert
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Paul Smith
    • Lennieas Lennie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Sally McLennan
    • Katieas Katie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Lou Brown
    • Rossas Ross
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Howard Bell
    • Pa Ellisas Pa Ellis
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    Bunney Brooke
    • Gran Ellisas Gran Ellis
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    Ron Hackett
    • Paddyas Paddy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    Redmond Phillips
    Redmond Phillips
    • Lectureras Lecturer
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Lynne Murphy
    • Mrs. Grantas Mrs. Grant
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Don Reid
    • Mr. Grantas Mr. Grant
    1 episode1 ep • 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. 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. —Paul Gerard Kennedy
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    • tv mini series
    • based on novel
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    • Trivia
      First lead acting role of Sir Kenneth Branagh (Jack Grant).
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      Referenced in Rabbit-Proof Fence: Cast and Crew Interviews (2002)

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 1984 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Castigo para una vida
    • Filming locations
      • Frenchs Forest, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Portman Productions
      • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
      • Channel 4
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      4 hours
    • Color
      • Color

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