The Great MacArthy
“He's footy's most forward full forward!”
Synopsis
Macarthy is a country town football champ who is kidnapped in a neon lit helicopter by tyrant Colonel Ball-Miller, the tycoon president of the South Melbourne football club.
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The Great McCarthy (1975) Australian comedy trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-30
Top Cast
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John Jarratt
MacArthy
Judy Morris
Miss Russell
Kate Fitzpatrick
Andrea
Sandra McGregor
Vera
Barry Humphries
Col Ball-Miller
John Frawley
Webster
Colin Croft
Tranter
Chris Haywood
Warburton
Colin Drake
Ackerman
Ron Frazer
Twentyman
Max Gillies
Stan
Bruce Spence
Bill Dean
Vivean Gray
Mrs. Thompson
David Atkins
Kid in Cubicle
John Williams
Office Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Baker
- Original Title
- The Great MacArthy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Seven Keys
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Baker
Department Leadership Roster
David Baker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great MacArthy
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What is The Great MacArthy about?
Macarthy is a country town football champ who is kidnapped in a neon lit helicopter by tyrant Colonel Ball-Miller, the tycoon president of the South Melbourne football club.
Who directed The Great MacArthy?
The Great MacArthy was directed by David Baker.
Who stars in The Great MacArthy?
The principal cast of The Great MacArthy includes John Jarratt, Judy Morris, Kate Fitzpatrick, Sandra McGregor, Barry Humphries.
When was The Great MacArthy released and how long is it?
The Great MacArthy was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great MacArthy?
The Great MacArthy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).