Synopsis
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Tim BurstallDirector
- Evan JonesScreenplay
- Nathan WaksOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colin FrielsRichard Somers
- Judy DavisHarriet Somers
- John WaltonJack Calcott
- Julie NihillVicki Calcott
- Hugh Keays-ByrneKangaroo
- Peter HehirJaz
- Peter CumminsStruthers
- Tim RobertsonO'Neill
Themes
sydney, australiawar veteranpolitical activismriotconscientious objectorwriterliterary adaptationforeign immigrants1920sparamilitary organization