Drama · Australia · 1986 · 1h 48m

Kangaroo

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Director
Tim Burstall
Cast
Colin Friels as Richard Somers Judy Davis as Harriet Somers John Walton as Jack Calcott Julie Nihill as Vicki Calcott Hugh Keays-Byrne as Kangaroo Peter Hehir as Jaz
Crew
Dan Burstall — Director of Photography Edward McQueen-Mason — Editor Evan Jones — Screenplay D. H. Lawrence — Novel Ross Dimsey — Producer Tracy Watt — Production Design
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Kangaroo — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sydney, australiawar veteranpolitical activismriotconscientious objectorwriterliterary adaptationforeign immigrants1920sparamilitary organization
Key Collaborators
Tim Burstall Director Dan Burstall Director of Photography Edward McQueen-Mason Editor Evan Jones Screenplay D. H. Lawrence Novel Ross Dimsey Producer Tracy Watt Production Design
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