The Naked Country
“The Powerful Story of ... Adventure, Passion and Survival”
Synopsis
Far North Queensland, 1955. Deep in the untamed frontier tough rancher Lance Dillon and his sensual, but bored wife, battle inhospitable nature to eke out a living from their cattle herd. When the aborigines kill the Dillon's prize bull a chase begins that will culminate in bloody tragedy with Lance pitted against Mandaru - an aborigine struggling to maintain his cultural way of life
Top Cast
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John Stanton
Lance Dillon
Rebecca Gilling
Mary Dillon
Tom E. Lewis
Mandaru
John Jarratt
Mick Conrad
Ivar Kants
Sergeant Neil Adams
Simon Chilvers
Inspector Poole
Neela Dey
Menyan
Hector Thomas
Willinja
Donald Blitner
Billy Jo
Kevin McKellar
Jacky-Boy
Marlene Bell
Big Sally
Malcolm Cork
Constable Des O'Day
Michael Cockatoo
Tanglefoot
Roger Cox
Publican
Peter Noble
Gilligan
Peter Graham
Driver
Neville Jingles
Renegade: Tjumi
Curtis Kelly
Renegade: Yandedah
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross Dimsey, Tim Burstall
- Original Title
- The Naked Country
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Naked Country Productions, Queensland Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burstall
Ross Dimsey, Tim Burstall
David Eggby
Tony Paterson
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Dimsey
Screenplay
Tim Burstall
Director
Tony Paterson
Editor
Tim Burstall
Screenplay
David Eggby
Director of Photography
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 Naked Country
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What is The Naked Country about?
Far North Queensland, 1955. Deep in the untamed frontier tough rancher Lance Dillon and his sensual, but bored wife, battle inhospitable nature to eke out a living from their cattle herd. When the aborigines kill the Dillon's prize bull a chase begins that will culminate in bloody tragedy with Lance pitted against Mandaru - an aborigine struggling to maintain his cultural way of life
Who directed The Naked Country?
The Naked Country was directed by Tim Burstall.
Who stars in The Naked Country?
The principal cast of The Naked Country includes John Stanton, Rebecca Gilling, Tom E. Lewis, John Jarratt, Ivar Kants.
When was The Naked Country released and how long is it?
The Naked Country was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Country?
The Naked Country holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).