The Riddle of the Stinson
Synopsis
A true story. In 1937, a routine passenger and mail flight crashes during bad weather on a flight between Brisbane and Sydney. A local bushman begins his own search, and finds the wreckage and two survivors ten days after the crash.
Top Cast
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Jack Thompson
Bernard O'Reilly
Norman Kaye
Joseph Binstead
Richard Roxburgh
John Proud
Huw Williams
James Westray
Susan Lyons
Jean Batten
Mark Lee
Bert Shepherd
Frank Wilson
G. A. Robinson
John Allen
Claude Smyth
Barry Hill
Edgar Johnson
Russell Newman
Rolly Graham
Len Kaserman
Bill Fountain
Dennis Miller
Rex Boyden
Helen O'Connor
Viona O'Reilly
Esben Storm
Harry Meissner
Helen Mutkins
Hazel
Louise Pajo
Smyth's Secretary
Mary Haire
Rose O'Reilly
Rob Steele
Keefe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Noonan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Morphett
- Original Score
- Jim Conway, Colin Watson
- Original Title
- The Riddle of the Stinson
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Noonan
Tony Morphett
Jim Conway, Colin Watson
Geoffrey Simpson
Frans Vandenburg
Terry Hayes, Doug Mitchell, George Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Hayes
Producer
Doug Mitchell
Producer
Chris Noonan
Director
Tony Morphett
Screenplay
Frans Vandenburg
Editor
George Miller
Producer
Jennie Tate
Costume Design
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riddle of the Stinson
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What is The Riddle of the Stinson about?
A true story. In 1937, a routine passenger and mail flight crashes during bad weather on a flight between Brisbane and Sydney. A local bushman begins his own search, and finds the wreckage and two survivors ten days after the crash.
Who directed The Riddle of the Stinson?
The Riddle of the Stinson was directed by Chris Noonan.
Who stars in The Riddle of the Stinson?
The principal cast of The Riddle of the Stinson includes Jack Thompson, Norman Kaye, Richard Roxburgh, Huw Williams, Susan Lyons.
When was The Riddle of the Stinson released and how long is it?
The Riddle of the Stinson was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Riddle of the Stinson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Riddle of the Stinson was composed by Jim Conway, Colin Watson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Riddle of the Stinson?
The Riddle of the Stinson holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).