
Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey
1988-03-28 · 90 min · ★ 7.2
The fate of a young Australian boy is somehow linked with that of a young Roman boy who had traveled to Australia by ship during the time of the Roman Emperor, Nero.
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- Directors
- Michael Carson
- Production companies
- The Australian Children's Television Foundation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Emil MintyWayne Barbuto
Paul ChubbMayor Leo Bainbridge
Lynette CurranConnie Driscoll
Amanda MuggletonMiria Malloy
Basil ClarkeMr. McHugh
Bruce VenablesFrank
Elaine HudsonJean
Gerry SkiltonGus
George ShevtsovPompeius
David WhitneyHabbinusTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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