The Right Hand Man
“A romance ahead of its time.”
Synopsis
A stagecoach driver goes to work for a dying, one-armed aristocrat in 1860s Australia.
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Top Cast
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Rupert Everett
Lord Harry Ironminster
Hugo Weaving
Ned Devine
Catherine McClements
Sarah Redbridge
Arthur Dignam
Dr. Redbridge
Jennifer Claire
Lady Ironminster
Ralph Cotterill
Sam
Adam Cockburn
Violet Head
Tim Elliott
Lord Ironminster
Jack Allen
Shopkeeper
John Spicer
Publican
Brian Scrymgeour
Yard Boss
Pat Bishop
Amy Blanchard
Keith Smith
Sickly Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Di Drew
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Grives, Kathleen Peyton, Helen Hodgman
- Original Score
- Allan Zavod
- Original Title
- The Right Hand Man
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- UAA Films, Yarraman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Di Drew
Steven Grives, Kathleen Peyton, Helen Hodgman
Allan Zavod
Peter James, David Williamson, Andre Fleuren
Don Saunders
David Thomas, Steven Grives, Tom Oliver, Basil Appleby
Department Leadership Roster
Di Drew
Director
Peter James
Director of Photography
Bernard Ledger
Stunt Coordinator
Allan Zavod
Original Music Composer
Neil Angwin
Production Design
Don Saunders
Editor
Steven Grives
Producer
Tom Oliver
Producer
Basil Appleby
Producer
Helen Hodgman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right Hand Man
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What is The Right Hand Man about?
A stagecoach driver goes to work for a dying, one-armed aristocrat in 1860s Australia.
Who directed The Right Hand Man?
The Right Hand Man was directed by Di Drew.
Who stars in The Right Hand Man?
The principal cast of The Right Hand Man includes Rupert Everett, Hugo Weaving, Catherine McClements, Arthur Dignam, Jennifer Claire.
When was The Right Hand Man released and how long is it?
The Right Hand Man was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Right Hand Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Right Hand Man was composed by Allan Zavod.
Is The Right Hand Man based on a book or true story?
The Right Hand Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kathleen Peyton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Right Hand Man?
The Right Hand Man holds official age classifications: CA: R.