The Man from Snowy River
“The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.”
Synopsis
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
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The Man From Snowy River 1982 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tom Burlinson
Jim Craig
Sigrid Thornton
Jessica Harrison
Terence Donovan
Henry Craig
Kirk Douglas
Harrison / Spur
Jack Thompson
Clancy
Tommy Dysart
Mountain Man
Tony Bonner
Kane
Chris Haywood
Curly
Gus Mercurio
Frew
June Jago
Mrs. Bailey
Bruce Kerr
Man in Street
David Bradshaw
Banjo Paterson
Kristopher Steele
Moss
Howard Eynon
Short Man
Lorraine Bayly
Rosemary Hume
John Nash
Tall Man
Jack Lovick
Mountain Horseman
Charlie Lovick
Mountain Horseman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.9x
+$17.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George T. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dixon
- Original Score
- Bruce Rowland
- Original Title
- The Man from Snowy River
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.7M
- Production Studios
- Cambridge Productions, Michael Edgley International, Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George T. Miller
John Dixon
Bruce Rowland
Keith Wagstaff
Adrian Carr
Simon Wincer, Michael Edgley, Geoff Burrowes
Department Leadership Roster
John Dixon
Screenplay
George T. Miller
Director
Geoff Burrowes
Producer
Adrian Carr
Editor
Bruce Rowland
Original Music Composer
Robin Hall
Costume Design
Keith Wagstaff
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Snowy River
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What is The Man from Snowy River about?
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
Who directed The Man from Snowy River?
The Man from Snowy River was directed by George T. Miller.
Who stars in The Man from Snowy River?
The principal cast of The Man from Snowy River includes Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Terence Donovan, Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson.
When was The Man from Snowy River released and how long is it?
The Man from Snowy River was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Man from Snowy River?
The Man from Snowy River had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $20.7M at the worldwide box office (5.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Snowy River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Snowy River was composed by Bruce Rowland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Snowy River?
The Man from Snowy River holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).