The Man from Down Under
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Synopsis
An Australian blowhard raises two orphaned children as his own in the years leading up to WWII.
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Jocko Wilson
Binnie Barnes
Aggie Dawlins
Richard Carlson
Nipper Wilson
Donna Reed
Mary Wilson
Christopher Severn
Nipper Wilson (child)
Clyde Cook
Ginger Gaffney
Stephen McNally
Dusty Rhodes
Arthur Shields
Father Polycarp
Evelyn Falke
Mary, as a child
Hobart Cavanaugh
Boots
André Charlot
Father Antoine
Peter Lawford
Mr. Jones
Luis Alberni
Dino Piza
Eily Malyon
Sarah
Ian Wolfe
Soldier
Freddie Steele
Terry McGroth - Boxer (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
English-Speaking Japanese Aviator (uncredited)
Richard Ainley
Military Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Seller, Wells Root
- Original Score
- Earl K. Brent, David Snell
- Original Title
- The Man from Down Under
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Tom Seller, Wells Root, Bogart Rogers, Mark Kelly
Earl K. Brent, David Snell
Sidney Wagner
George White
Robert Z. Leonard, Orville O. Dull
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
George White
Editor
Orville O. Dull
Producer
Tom Seller
Screenplay
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Wells Root
Screenplay
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Down Under
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from Down Under about?
An Australian blowhard raises two orphaned children as his own in the years leading up to WWII.
Who directed The Man from Down Under?
The Man from Down Under was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Man from Down Under?
The principal cast of The Man from Down Under includes Charles Laughton, Binnie Barnes, Richard Carlson, Donna Reed, Christopher Severn.
When was The Man from Down Under released and how long is it?
The Man from Down Under was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Down Under?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Down Under was composed by Earl K. Brent, David Snell.