Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
Synopsis
A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.
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Leo McKern
Narrator
Weston Bate
Himself (Historian & Author)
Anne Scott
Herself (Creswick Historian)
Len Williams
Himself (Mining Historian)
James McInerney
Himself (Creswick Historian)
Les Barnes
Himself (Brunswick Historian)
Lloyd Ross
Himself (Curtin Biographer)
F. Alexander
Himself (Australian Historian)
K. E. Beazley
Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)
Harold White
Himself
Manning Clark
Himself (Historian & Author)
Norman Makin
Himself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)
H.C. Coombs
Himself (Economist & Historian)
Tess Curtin
Herself
Norman D. Carlyon
Himself (A.D.C. to Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey)
Claude Curtin
Himself (Nephew of John Curtin)
Perce Mitchell
Himself (Football Historian)
Reginald Pollard
Himself (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boland
- Original Title
- Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- John Boland and Associates, BTV-6 Ballarat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boland
Peter Err, Jenny Pretty
John Boland
Department Leadership Roster
John Boland
Director
Peter Err
Editor
Jenny Pretty
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
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What is Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story about?
A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.
Who directed Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story?
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story was directed by John Boland.
Who stars in Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story?
The principal cast of Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story includes Leo McKern, Weston Bate, Anne Scott, Len Williams, James McInerney.
When was Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story released and how long is it?
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story?
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).