Movie Description
The Battlers
(1994)Overview
Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
Featured Crew
- Director : George Ogilvie
- Producer : Gus Howard
- Writer : Peter Yeldham
- Editor : Denise Haratzis
- Cast : Gary Sweet,Jacqueline McKenzie,Marcus Graham,Peter Stonham,Richard Piper,Amanda Cross,Anne Phelan,John Dick,Liz Windsor,Jamie Black,Madeleine Blackwell,Roger Newcombe,Walter Brown,Peter Douglas,Henry Salter,Todd Telford,Jim Morrissey,Russell Bedford,Paul Coulson,Steve Adams,David Kendall,Syd Brisbane,Heidi Abbey,Stephen Pridgeon,Jeremy Owen,Don Barker,Patrick Frost,Luke Gee,Troy Handley,Barbara West,Jo Peoples,Tony Clay,Iain Herridge,Darren Brealey,Amy Todd,Lisa Hughes,Stephen Sheehan,Lisa Clough,Alan Holy,Mary Louise Sheid,Susanna Gibbs,Rob George,Bill Willoughby,Philip Spruce,Damian Woodards,Paul Simpson,Sue Quinn,Shirley Hay,Richard Bennett,Shane Cooper,Leo Sclanders,Lawrence Woodward,Audine Leith
Cast
Snow
Dancy Grimshaw
The Busker
Jimmy
Apostle
Millie
Ma Tyrell
Deafy
Mrs. Marks
Charlie
Molly
Burning Angus
Courtney
Derek
Uncle Shamus
Policeman
Sergeant
Policeman
Policeman
Policeman
Magistrate
Smith
Betty
Bryson
Whitefield
Publican
Moss
Freddy
Brian
Aunt Edna
Sister
Dawson
Logan Husband
Bystander
Nurse
Logan Wife
Logan Man
Ma's Daughter
Thirty Bob
Manageress
Smart Shopper
Derelict
Butcher
Postman
Baker
Coal Merchant
Country Mother
Post mistress
Warder
Dray man
Farmer
Rider
Dora
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Battlers
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-07-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 03h 11m
Production CompaniesSouth Australian Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
