Released Date:
1982-11-05
Languages:
English
Countries:
Australia
Runtime:
102 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.2 (5517 Reviews)
Director:
George MillerA.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem)
Cul Cullen (script)
John Dixon (screenplay)
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet. Kirk Douglas plays two roles as twin brothers who haven't spoken for years, one of whom was Jim's father's best friend and the other of whom is the father of the girl he wants to marry. A 20 year old feud re-erupts, catching Jim and Jessica in the middle of it as Jim is accused of letting a prize stallion loose.
Released Date:
1984-04-13
Languages:
English
Countries:
Australia
Runtime:
107 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.3 (1237 Reviews)
Director:
Simon WincerPhar Lap, the legendary Australian racing horse, is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life. Beginning at the end, the film flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford. Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable. Suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks to the love and diligence of stableboy Tommy Woodcock. American-promoter Dave Davis arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his "long shot" status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. Just after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapses and dies; though the film never comes out and says as much, it is assumed that the horse was "murdered" by the gambling interests.
Released Date:
1985-08-30
Languages:
English, Latin
Countries:
Spain, USA, Netherlands
Runtime:
126 min
Rated:
X
IMDB Ratings:
6.7 (12176 Reviews)
Director:
Paul VerhoevenGerard Soeteman (screenplay)
Gerard Soeteman (story)
Paul Verhoeven (screenplay)
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
Released Date:
1988-04-15
Languages:
English
Countries:
Australia
Runtime:
99 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (1715 Reviews)
Director:
Geoff BurrowesYoung Jim Craig returns to the Australian high country, after being away herding the horses he caught and sold, in order to provide a stake for his future. He finds things quite different than when he left: his girlfriend, Jessica Harrison, is being pursued by a rich suitor, Jessica's father wants him out of her life, and the residents of the high country are being driven out by the wealthier low country ranchers. Jim definitely has his work cut out for him.
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