Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
David Gulpilil | ... | Charlie | |
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Peter Djigirr | ... | Black Pete |
Luke Ford | ... | Policeman Luke | |
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Lizzie Durrurrnga | ... | Bank Teller |
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Bobby Bunungurr | ... | Bobby (as Bobby Bununggurr) |
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Frances Djulibing | ... | Supermarket Woman |
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Michael Dawa | ... | Micky (as Michael Dawu) |
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Paul Blackwell | ... | Errol |
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Peter Minygululu | ... | Old Lulu |
John Brumpton | ... | Policeman Brum | |
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Jamie Gulpilil | ... | Trainee PC |
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Gary Waddell | ... | Gaz |
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J.B. Williams | ... | Gaz's Sidekick (as Josh Williams) |
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Johnny Buniyira | ... | Cool Dude |
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Fiona Lanyon | ... | PC Monica |
Blackfella Charlie is out of sorts. The intervention is making life more difficult on his remote community, what with the proper policing of whitefella laws now. So Charlie takes off, to live the old way, but in so doing sets off a chain of events in his life that has him return to his community chastened, and somewhat the wiser. Written by Cannes Film Festival
I saw this movie with no real idea what I will discover. It presents the struggle of the aboriginal communities and what they face every day. Turned in South Australia mainly it is supposed to represent the Northern territory at its worst in a way... Humidity, Rain, Harsh sunny day and so on. Oh well except that part the film itself is a great drama about two culture in contradiction and the struggle that goes with as a result. It has some sense of humor (some wink to crocodile Dundee too) but also some hidden message if you can analyze each scene presented to you. Charlies's country will make you laugh, cry (my girlfriend did), revolt you sometimes. It will certainly not let you out of emotions. For some it might be a bit slow to start, but hang on to your seat it is just the way it is supposed to be and if you make it to the end you will end up with lots of material to debate with. A real marvel, a true jewel of simplicity. I really enjoyed this movie and cannot recommend this one enough. If you are Australian or living in Australia go watch this movie. For the rest of the world it might be another story but as a story it still a great one.