Cast: Don Barker

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Mel Gibson · Mark Lee · Bill Hunter · Robert Grubb

Synopsis Gallipoli (1981) delves into the intense bond between two young Australian soldiers amidst the brutal backdrop of World War I. The narrative unfolds on the Turkish front in 1915, where the film masterfully intertwines historical events with a gripping dramatic...

Direction Bill Bennett

Cast Rufus Sewell · Martin Donovan · Maya Stange · Max Cullen

Synopsis In a Savage Land (1999) is set in the late 1930s, focusing on the anthropological expedition of Dr. Philip Spence and his wife Evelyn Spence, portrayed by Martin Donovan and Maya Stange, respectively. The couple aims to build upon the...

Direction George T. Miller

Cast Michael York · Sigrid Thornton · Brenda Addie · Don Barker

Synopsis The Far Country (TV) (1988) follows the journey of two individuals from contrasting backgrounds who are both fleeing their troubled pasts. Seeking refuge in post-World War II Australia, they hope to start anew and build a better life. However, the...

Direction Mario Andreacchio

Cast Cassandra Delaney · Peter Ford · David Sandford · Garry Who

Synopsis Fair Game (1986) follows a young woman who manages a wildlife sanctuary in the remote Australian outback. Her peaceful existence is disrupted when three kangaroo hunters arrive, initially seeking thrills from hunting kangaroos. However, their boredom leads them to target...

Direction Eugene Schlusser

Cast Diane Craig · Gary Day · Lynne Williams · Edwin Hodgeman

Synopsis A Sting in the Tale (1989) follows the journey of Diane Lane, a young woman who secures a position in federal parliament and swiftly uncovers the manipulative aspirations of her peers. Among those she encounters is her boyfriend, who is...

Direction Kevin James Dobson · Keith Wilkes · Douglas Sharp

Cast Lewis Fitzgerald · Tony Barry · Julie Hamilton · Ann Henderson-Stires

Synopsis I Can Jump Puddles (TV Miniseries) (1981) chronicles the inspiring journey of Alan Marshall, who faced the challenges of contracting polio at a young age. The miniseries delves into his resilience and determination as he navigates the debilitating effects of...

Direction Colin Eggleston · Igor Auzins · Bruce Ross-Smith · David Lee

Cast Leonard Teale · George Mallaby · John Fegan · Alwyn Kurts

Direction Jerzy Domaradzki

Cast Garry McDonald · Brian Vriends · Catherine McClements · Henry Salter

Synopsis Struck by Lightning (1990) is a lighthearted comedy set in a modest factory that also serves as a halfway house, providing employment exclusively for individuals with disabilities. Ollie Rennie is the manager and occasional caretaker of his diverse workforce. He...

Direction Donald Crombie

Cast Peter Phelps · Imogen Annesley · Mouche Phillips · Nikki Coghill

Synopsis Playing Beatie Bow (1986) is a captivating film inspired by Ruth Park's acclaimed novel. The story revolves around Abigail Kirk, a typical 16-year-old living in contemporary Sydney. After witnessing children playing an unsettling game called 'Beatie Bow,' Abigail inexplicably finds...

Direction George T. Miller · Simon Wincer

Cast Mary Larkin · Kerry McGuire · Jon English · Warwick Sims

Synopsis Against the Wind (TV Series) (1978) follows the journey of Mary Mulvane, an 18-year-old Irish woman who is exiled to New South Wales for a seven-year sentence, primarily for defending her own property. The series chronicles her harrowing voyage to...