The Man from Snowy River(1982)
“The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.”
Overview
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
Director
George T. Miller
Studio
Cambridge Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Tom Burlinson
as Jim Craig
Sigrid Thornton
as Jessica Harrison
Terence Donovan
as Henry Craig
Kirk Douglas
as Harrison / Spur
Jack Thompson
as Clancy
Tommy Dysart
as Mountain Man
Tony Bonner
as Kane
Chris Haywood
as Curly
Gus Mercurio
as Frew
June Jago
as Mrs. Bailey
Bruce Kerr
as Man in Street
David Bradshaw
as Banjo Paterson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Cambridge Productions • Michael Edgley International • Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man from Snowy River?▼
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What is The Man from Snowy River about?▼
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
Who directed The Man from Snowy River?▼
The Man from Snowy River was directed by George T. Miller and released in 1982. It is a drama, romance, adventure, western, family film.
How long is The Man from Snowy River?▼
The Man from Snowy River has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Man from Snowy River?▼
The cast of The Man from Snowy River includes Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig, Sigrid Thornton as Jessica Harrison, Terence Donovan as Henry Craig, Kirk Douglas as Harrison / Spur, Jack Thompson as Clancy and more.
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