35mm The Man from Snowy River (1982)

The Story

The definitive Australian Western, The Man From Snowy River is a film of epic proportions. Based on the iconic poem by Banjo Paterson, and starring Kirk Douglas in a dual role as the brothers Harrison and Spur, the film offers one of the most stunning portraits of the Australian landscape put to cinema. 

In the Australian Alps in 1880, a young stockman, Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) must prove his worth when a valuable colt runs off to join a mob of brumbies. The colt’s rich owner, Harrison (Kirk Douglas), offers a reward, but Jim rides to clear his name and win a different prize – Harrison’s headstrong daughter Jessica (Sigrid Thornton).

Saturday session includes a post-screening Q&A with star Tom Burlinson.

Monday session includes a pre-film screening of "Sherbrooke Down", a short film inspired by The Man From Snowy River. 

Rating

PG

Duration

102 min

Cast

Lorraine Bayly, Chris Haywood, Sigrid Thornton, Terence Donovan, Tom Burlinson, Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson

Director

George T. Miller