

Cliffy
“The heart-warming tale of a 61 year old potato farmer who won an ultra marathon & captured Australia's heart.”
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the early eighties, Cliffy retraces his extraordinary journey from famously training in gumboots among cow paddocks through the epic six-day period of the ultra marathon and his emergence as Australia's most unlikely sporting hero. Based on a true story.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cliffy | ABC1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kevin Harrington
Cliff Young
Roy Billing
Wally
Krew Boylan
Mary
Martin Sacks
Syd
Anne Tenney
Eunice
Joan Sydney
Mum
Gyton Grantley
Powell
Stephen Curry
Griffin
Josh Hine
Paul
Denise Roberts
Molly
Morgan Griffin
Vicki
Alec Wilson
Des Farrant
Tamblyn Lord
Tony Rafferty
Dailan Evans
Joe Record
Ian Campbell
Perdon
Martin Noonan
Soggy Baur
Matt Lane
Thompson
Marty Fields
Ted
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- R.B. Taylor
- Original Title
- Cliffy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Clock End Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Murphy
R.B. Taylor
Nigel Odell, Carole Sklan, Brett Sleigh
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Odell
Producer
Dean Murphy
Director
R.B. Taylor
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cliffy
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What is Cliffy about?
Set against the backdrop of the early eighties, Cliffy retraces his extraordinary journey from famously training in gumboots among cow paddocks through the epic six-day period of the ultra marathon and his emergence as Australia's most unlikely sporting hero. Based on a true story.
Who directed Cliffy?
Cliffy was directed by Dean Murphy.
Who stars in Cliffy?
The principal cast of Cliffy includes Kevin Harrington, Roy Billing, Krew Boylan, Martin Sacks, Anne Tenney.
When was Cliffy released and how long is it?
Cliffy was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cliffy?
Cliffy holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).



















