The Legend of Fred Paterson
Synopsis
The story of Fred Paterson, member for Bowen in the Queensland parliament in the 1940s and the only Communist Party member ever elected to any Australian parliament.
Top Cast
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Laughren, Jonathan Dawson
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Laughren, Owen Johnston, Jonathan Dawson
- Original Score
- Paul Draper, Frank Millward
- Original Title
- The Legend of Fred Paterson
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Crow Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Laughren, Jonathan Dawson
Pat Laughren, Owen Johnston, Jonathan Dawson
Paul Draper, Frank Millward
Ivan Johnston
David Huggett
Mark Hamlyn, Owen Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Laughren
Writer
Ivan Johnston
Director of Photography
Pat Laughren
Director
Frank Millward
Original Music Composer
Owen Johnston
Producer
David Huggett
Editor
Owen Johnston
Writer
Jonathan Dawson
Director
Jonathan Dawson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Legend of Fred Paterson.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Fred Paterson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend of Fred Paterson about?
The story of Fred Paterson, member for Bowen in the Queensland parliament in the 1940s and the only Communist Party member ever elected to any Australian parliament.
Who directed The Legend of Fred Paterson?
The Legend of Fred Paterson was directed by Pat Laughren, Jonathan Dawson.
Who stars in The Legend of Fred Paterson?
The principal cast of The Legend of Fred Paterson includes Harold Hopkins, Fred Paterson, John Paterson, Jim Paterson, Joe Bailes.
When was The Legend of Fred Paterson released and how long is it?
The Legend of Fred Paterson was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Fred Paterson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Fred Paterson was composed by Paul Draper, Frank Millward.