Jedda
“It was DEATH for him to look on this Girl!”
Synopsis
An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2017-05-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Chauvel
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Chauvel, Elsa Chauvel
- Original Score
- Isador Goodman
- Original Title
- Jedda
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Charles Chauvel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Chauvel
Charles Chauvel, Elsa Chauvel
Isador Goodman
Carl Kayser
Alex Ezard, Jack Gardiner, Pam Bosworth
Charles Chauvel
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Chauvel
Writer
Charles Chauvel
Producer
Charles Chauvel
Director
Elsa Chauvel
Writer
Carl Kayser
Director of Photography
Alex Ezard
Editor
Jack Gardiner
Editor
Pam Bosworth
Editor
Isador Goodman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jedda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jedda about?
An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.
Who directed Jedda?
Jedda was directed by Charles Chauvel.
Who stars in Jedda?
The principal cast of Jedda includes Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Robert Tudawali, Betty Suttor, Paul Reynall, George Simpson-Lyttle.
When was Jedda released and how long is it?
Jedda was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Jedda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jedda was composed by Isador Goodman.