A single mother from LA marries an Australian cattle rancher following a whirlwind courtship. He returns to Australia ahead of her and her two children, and dies before they arrive. His ...
See full summary »
From Mary Poppins Returns to "His Dark Materials," take a look back at the TV and movie roles of Lin-Manuel Miranda and the stars of Hamilton.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Last Frontier (TV Movie 1986)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Credited cast: | |||
| Linda Evans | ... | Kate Hannon | |
| Jack Thompson | ... | Nick Stenning | |
| Jason Robards | ... | Ed Stenning | |
| Judy Morris | ... | Meg Stenning | |
| Tony Bonner | ... | Tom Hannon | |
| Meredith Salenger | ... | Tina Adamson | |
| Peter Billingsley | ... | Marty Adamson | |
 |
Toni Lamond | ... | Auntie Dier |
| John Ewart | ... | Henry Dingwell | |
|
|
Beth Buchanan | ... | Zoe Hannon |
| Asher Keddie | ... | Emma Hannon | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Les Dayman | ... | Bowman | |
|
|
Lois Foraker | ... | Mary |
|
|
Peter Ford | ... | Phil |
|
|
Stephen H. Lewis | ... | Crew Member |
Learn more
More Like This
Dead Beat
(1994)
Thriller
Director:
Adam Dubov
Stars:
Bruce Ramsay,
Balthazar Getty,
Max Perlich
The Kiss
(1988)
Drama
|
Fantasy
|
Horror
Director:
Pen Densham
Stars:
Joanna Pacula,
Meredith Salenger,
Mimi Kuzyk
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
William Richert
Stars:
River Phoenix,
Ann Magnuson,
Meredith Salenger
April Morning
(TV Movie 1988)
Drama
|
History
|
War
Director:
Delbert Mann
Stars:
Tommy Lee Jones,
Susan Blakely,
Chad Lowe
Edge of Honor
(1991)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Michael Spence
Stars:
Corey Feldman,
Meredith Salenger,
Scott Reeves
The Journey of Natty Gann
(1985)
Adventure
|
Family
Director:
Jeremy Kagan
Stars:
Meredith Salenger,
John Cusack,
Ray Wise
Girl in the Cadillac
(1995)
Adventure
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Lucas Platt
Stars:
Erika Eleniak,
William McNamara,
Michael Lerner
Dream a Little Dream
(1989)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Marc Rocco
Stars:
Corey Feldman,
Jason Robards,
Piper Laurie
Bluegrass
(TV Movie 1988)
Drama
Director:
Simon Wincer
Stars:
Cheryl Ladd,
Wayne Rogers,
Diane Ladd
The Stone Boy
(1984)
Drama
Director:
Christopher Cain
Stars:
Robert Duvall,
Jason Presson,
Glenn Close
Phar Lap
(1983)
Biography
|
Drama
|
Family
Director:
Simon Wincer
Stars:
Tom Burlinson,
Judy Morris,
Martin Vaughan
The Last Frontier
(1955)
History
|
Romance
|
Western
Director:
Anthony Mann
Stars:
Victor Mature,
Guy Madison,
Robert Preston
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
A single mother from LA marries an Australian cattle rancher following a whirlwind courtship. He returns to Australia ahead of her and her two children, and dies before they arrive. His widow is left with a debt-ridden ranch during one of the worst droughts in Australian history. In addition, she has land-grabbing neighbors to contend with. Written by Marinelle K. Szenasy <lumberjack@leaco.net>
Taglines:
An American woman's courageous struggle to carve out a new life for herself and her family amid the harsh splendour of Australia's Great Outback [DVD Australia] See more »Certificate:
See all certifications »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Actors John Ewart and Tony Bonner later both appeared in 'Hurricane Smith' (1992) and had both previously appeared in two 1978 episodes of the soap series 'Cop Shop' (1977-1984). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 October 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Last Frontier See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
AUD12,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1Looking for some great streaming picks? Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.
I found this movie well done and quite enjoyable. I have always had a strong attraction to the Australians and some of the brutal condition's they must overcome to survive. Linda Evans was commendable in her portrayal of a single parent in a new country trying to make a go of it. The camel racing was a nice touch that I have never seen before. I highly recommend the movie, one that the whole family with all age children can watch. I felt it was a accurate depiction of some of the struggles people, especially ranchers, work to overcome. If it is ever released on DVD or shown on TV again I would be first in line to get it. My VHS copy is showing its age.. Maybe my newer better digital viewing habits have more to do with that though..lol...