The Man from Snowy River (1982)

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

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

104 mins

Director(s):

George Miller

Writer(s):

Fred Cullen, John Dixon

Producer(s):

Simon Wincer, Geoff Burrowes

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Mild Violence, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)

Categories:

Westerns

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