Travelling North (1987)
- Starring:
- Leo McKern, Julia Blake, (more)
- Director(s):
- Carl Schultz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
Synopsis of Travelling North
Director Carl Schultz and screenwriter David Williamson's character study of an aging Australian man's second marriage boasts a robust performance by Leo McKern. McKern plays Frank, a man in his seventies, who used to be something of a firecracker, but who now, his best days behind him, prefers to putter-around, play chess, and get under the skin of his new wife Frances (Julia Blake). Frances, forsaking her old family ties (which her family resents her for), marries Frank and agrees to move with him to Queensland. Frank and Frances pack their things and head north, settling into an easy life of fishing and relaxation. They immediately make friends with a lonely neighbor, Freddie (Graham Kennedy) -- and also the local doctor, Saul (Henri Szeps), who informs Frank that he has a bad heart and hasn't much longer to live. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
Complete Cast of Travelling North
- Leo McKern - Frank
- Graham Kennedy - Saul
- Michele Fawdon - Helen
- Andrea Moor - Joan
- John Gregg - Jim
- Beavan Wilson - Celebrant
- Roger Oakley - Stan
- Rob Steele - Syd
- Steve Shaw - Estate Agent
- Kim Herbert - Child
- Mitchell McMahon - Child
- Julia Blake - Frances
- Henri Szeps - Saul
- Diana Craig - Sophie
- Drew Forsythe - Martin
- Nicholas Holland - Waiter
- Angie Thompson - Child
- Genevieve Mooy - Gallery attendant
- John Black - Alan
- Amy Fuller - Child
- Joe MacColum - Boat owner
- Director(s):
- Carl Schultz
- Writer(s):
- David Williamson
- Producer(s):
- Ben Gannon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Profanity)
- 1987 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Actor
- Looking for special editions of Travelling North?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
