The Leaving of Liverpool (1992)

Two English children are uprooted from their beloved Liverpool dockside to the alien environment of Australia in the years following World War Two.

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

John Alsop, Sue Smith

Stars:

Kevin Knapman, Christine Tremarco, Frances Barber

5 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Knapman	...	Bert (as Kevin Jones)
Christine Tremarco	...	Lily
Frances Barber	...	Ellen, Lily's mother
John Hargreaves	...	Harry
Bill Hunter	...	Father O'Neill
Martin Jacobs	...	Brother Matthew
Frank Whitten	...	Brother Jerome
David Kaff	...	Wilson
Darren Yap	...	David
Pamela Rabe	...	Mrs. Lang
Colin Moody	...	Mr. Symonds
Gary Henshaw	...	Alf
Walter Brown	...	Bishop
Jai Kemp	...	Bonesy
Peter Braunstein	...	Country Doctor

Storyline

Two English children are uprooted from their beloved Liverpool dockside to the alien environment of Australia in the years following World War Two.

---

Plot Keywords:

liverpool | world war two | juvenile delinquency | female protagonist | spanking | 

---

Genres:

Drama | History

---

Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Lidcombe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC),British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),Roadshow Coote & Carroll

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 widescreen

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Working Class Hero
Written and Performed by John Lennon

User Reviews

great best movie ever

i thoroughly enjoyed this movie! A++++ watched it so many time and get more and more out of it.. i urge people to watch this fascinating movie! i would like to buy this movie but have no idea where to get it plus.. I'm only 14 and i have to ask my mum first but its still the best movie I've ever watch well i think I've said about all i cant say so ill just blab on telling people about the movie because i cant put it on yet. i like to think that the movie would just switch and that you have to watch Bert first but its still pretty good the way its put out.. i cant believe the way they treated them in the orphanage that was so horrible. Going to Australia sounded gr8 when you first hear about it.. but thats only because i live in new zealand and its pretty cold down here.. lol well i reckon this is the best movie i will ever watch.. i give it a gr8 recommendation