Blackfellas
“Never turn your back on family & friends”
Synopsis
Young Aboriginal Doug has done his time for petty theft, but quickly drifts back under the bad influence of ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd. Doug knows where he’s heading – he’s seen it all before, in the hard life of his father. Returning to his traditional country and the love of girlfriend Polly is the way out. But Floyd’s mateship is hard to shake.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ricketson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ricketson, Archie Weller
- Original Score
- David Milroy
- Original Title
- Blackfellas
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Barron Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ricketson
James Ricketson, Archie Weller
David Milroy
Jeffrey Malouf
Christopher Cordeaux
Paul D. Barron, Penny Chapman, David Rapsey
Department Leadership Roster
James Ricketson
Director
James Ricketson
Writer
Archie Weller
Writer
David Rapsey
Producer
Christopher Cordeaux
Editor
Jeffrey Malouf
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackfellas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackfellas about?
Young Aboriginal Doug has done his time for petty theft, but quickly drifts back under the bad influence of ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd. Doug knows where he’s heading – he’s seen it all before, in the hard life of his father. Returning to his traditional country and the love of girlfriend Polly is the way out. But Floyd’s mateship is hard to shake.
Who directed Blackfellas?
Blackfellas was directed by James Ricketson.
Who stars in Blackfellas?
The principal cast of Blackfellas includes John Moore, David Ngoombujarra, Jaylene Riley, Lisa Kinchela, John Hargreaves.
When was Blackfellas released and how long is it?
Blackfellas was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackfellas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackfellas was composed by David Milroy.