Burke & Wills (1985)
They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
1985 · PG-13 · 2h 20m · History, Adventure, Drama
Genres: History, Adventure, Drama
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Director: Graeme Clifford
Writers: Michael Thomas
Music by: Peter Sculthorpe
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
Editor: Tim Wellburn
Box office: $2M · Budget: $9M
Cast
Jack Thompson as Robert O'Hara BurkeNigel Havers as William John WillsGreta Scacchi as Julia MatthewsMatthew Fargher as John KingRalph Cotterill as Charley GrayDrew Forsythe as BraheChris Haywood as Tom McDonaghMonroe Reimers as Dost MahometRon Blanchard as Bill PattonBarry Hill as George LandellsHugh Keays-Byrne as Ambrose KyteArthur Dignam as Sir William StawellMore like this
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