The Man from Snowy River (1982)
- Starring:
- Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Miller
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Man from Snowy River
Inspired by an epic poem by A.B. "Banjo" Patterson, The Man From Snowy River was a major step forward for the regenerated Australian film industry of the early '80s. This "down-under Western" spotlights Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig, a headstrong young man who goes to work for a powerful cattle baron. Burlinson falls in love with Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), his boss' daughter, and becomes enmeshed in a bitter land feud. Kirk Douglas has a high old time in the dual role of hard-hearted landowner Harrison and grizzled, one-legged old prospector Spur. Previously filmed in 1920, The Man From Snowy River was directed by the other George Miller, not the director of the same name who helmed Mad Max (1979). A monumental moneymaker, the film inspired a 1988 sequel, confusingly titled Return to Snowy River, Part II. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 104 mins
Complete Cast of The Man from Snowy River
- Kirk Douglas - Harrison
- Jack Thompson - Clancy
- Sigrid Thornton - Jessica
- Chris Hayward
- Gus Mercurio - Frew
- David Bradshaw - A.B. "Banjo" Paterson
- Johnny Nash - Tall Man
- Heath Harris - Additional Rider
- Kevin Stewart - Additional Rider
- Paul Purcell - Crack Rider
- Geoff Burrowes - Crack Rider
- Bruce Kerr - Man in Street
- Howard Eymon - Short Man
- Kirk Douglas - Spur
- Tom Burlinson - Jim Craig
- Lorraine Bayly - Rosemary
- Tony Bonner - Kane
- Terence Donovan - Henry Craig
- June Jago - Mrs. Bailey
- Peter Wallis - Crack Rider
- Charlie Lovick - Master of Horse
- Jim James - Additional Rider
- Gerald Egan - Crack Rider
- Kristopher Steele - Moss
- Tommy Dysart - Mountain Man
- Director(s):
- George Miller
- Writer(s):
- Fred Cullen, John Dixon
- Producer(s):
- Geoff Burrowes, Simon Wincer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Mild Violence, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Westerns
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