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Kangaroo

1986-07-24 · 108 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.

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Production details

Directors
Tim Burstall
Production companies
Naked Country Productions, Cineplex Odeon Films, Western Pacific Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,300,000
Revenue
USD 432,266

Top Cast

Colin FrielsColin FrielsRichard Somers
Judy DavisJudy DavisHarriet Somers
John WaltonJohn WaltonJack Calcott
Julie NihillJulie NihillVicki Calcott
Hugh Keays-ByrneHugh Keays-ByrneKangaroo
Peter HehirPeter HehirJaz
Peter CumminsPeter CumminsStruthers
Tim RobertsonTim RobertsonO'Neill

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