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The Earthling
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The Earthling

1980-07-24 · 97 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Drama · Adventure

Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.

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Directors
Peter Collinson
Production companies
Earthling Associates, Filmways Pictures, Arkoff International
Countries
Australia, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William HoldenWilliam HoldenPatrick Foley
Ricky SchroderRicky SchroderShawn Daley
Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonRoss Daley
Olivia HamnettOlivia HamnettBettina Daley
Alwyn KurtsAlwyn KurtsChristian Neilson
Pat EvisonPat EvisonMeg Neilson
Redmond PhillipsRedmond PhillipsBobby Burns
Ray BarrettRay BarrettParnell
Tony BarryTony BarryRed
Allan PenneyHarlan

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