The Shiralee
Synopsis
An Australian "swagman" finds his wife with another man, so he takes the daughter, Buster, with him. On the road together, going from town to town and from farm to farm, father and daughter explore new depths of understanding and bonding.
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Peter Finch
Macauley
Dana Wilson
Buster
Elizabeth Sellars
Marge
George Rose
Donny
Rosemary Harris
Lily Parker
Russell Napier
Parker
Niall MacGinnis
Beauty Kelly
Tessie O'Shea
Bella
Sidney James
Luke
Charles Tingwell
Jim Muldoon
Reg Lye
Desmond
Barbara Archer
Shop Girl
Alec Mango
Papadoulos
John Phillips
Doctor
Bruce Beeby
Macauley's Solicitor
Lloyd Berrell
Slipery
John Cazabon
Charlie the Butcher
Mark Daly
Sam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Norman
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Norman, Neil Paterson
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Shiralee
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Norman
Leslie Norman, Neil Paterson, D'Arcy Niland
John Addison
Gordon Stone
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Norman
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Leslie Norman
Screenplay
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Neil Paterson
Screenplay
Gordon Stone
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shiralee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shiralee about?
An Australian "swagman" finds his wife with another man, so he takes the daughter, Buster, with him. On the road together, going from town to town and from farm to farm, father and daughter explore new depths of understanding and bonding.
Who directed The Shiralee?
The Shiralee was directed by Leslie Norman.
Who stars in The Shiralee?
The principal cast of The Shiralee includes Peter Finch, Dana Wilson, Elizabeth Sellars, George Rose, Rosemary Harris.
When was The Shiralee released and how long is it?
The Shiralee was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shiralee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shiralee was composed by John Addison.
Is The Shiralee based on a book or true story?
The Shiralee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D'Arcy Niland".