Ben Gabriel Movies
- 1977
This growing-up story, set in Australia during the '20s, features a young man (Christopher Pate) who gains from his wise grandmother's experience (Geraldine Fitzgerald). The 1977 film was produced and written by Michael Pate, who cast his son as the lead. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Starring:
- Geraldine Fitzgerald, Robert Helpmann, (more)
Based on a children's novel by Ivan Southall, this sentimental story is an account of a boy stricken with polio during World War I. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Bettles, Jan Kingsbury, (more)
- 1974
In this Australian comedy-drama, ennui stricken employees of the Public Service Department go to their annual picnic and let it all hang out. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1966
Produced in Australia and distributed to such far-flung posts as the U.K. and Canada, the six-episode Interpretaris was a children's science-fiction serial. Set in the year 3000 A.D., the series found the courageous crew of the space ship Interpretaris embarking on a mysterious and dangerous mission for the World Council. The program is worth noting for the presence of future TV star Lorraine Bayly in the role of a Soviet cosmonaut. Interpretaris debuted in Australia on October 7, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lorraine Bayly, Kit Taylor, (more)
- 1982
- R
Based on John Embling's book Tom, the Australian Fighting Back is set in a hellhole of a slum school. Most of the teachers have given up on the "unreachable" students. Not so idealistic John (Lewis Fitz-Gerald), who channels all his energies into elevating the intelligence and self-confidence of unruly 13-year-old Tom (Paul Smith). The latter actor is so good that it's hard to believe that Fighting Back was his first film. This sincerely-intentioned drama should not be confused with the like-vintage American actioner Fighting Back (aka Death Vengeance). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Paul L. Smith, (more)
- 1977
- R
This Australian drama, set in 1915, follows a restless ex-soldier's journey through self discovery. He is currently the editor of a small town newspaper. Though once a thriving gold-mining town, his home is now rundown and sleepy. The editor lives with his pregnant wife. He walks with a limp as he was crippled while serving in the Australian army. He was part of the Gallipoli landings in 1915. His disability is the source of his difficulties at home and in the community. He seldom talks meaningfully to his wife. Instead, he prefers to hobble off to the river every morning before work. There he remembers his childhood. At the river he meets a beautiful painter; they soon become involved. He goes to a picnic with her and her urban pals, but he feels intimidated by them. He gets drunk and stumps off sans cane. He falls into an old mine shaft, and there, relives Gallipoli. He remembers that he crippled himself, and he also sees that the painter can live without him. He therefore, comes to a certain peace and returns to his normal life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sara Kestelman, Andrew McFarlane, (more)
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