Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story
Synopsis
MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.
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Lucy Bell
Sister Mary MacKillop
Linden Wilkinson
Older Mary MacKillop
Rebecca Scully-Webster
Young Mary MacKillop
Brendan Higgins
Father Julian Woods
Brian Harrison
Bishop Sheil
Maureen Green
Sister Teresa
Brian McDermott
Bishop James Quinn
Stephen Leeder
Father Horan
Frank Garfield
Bishop Reynolds
Roslyn Oades
Sister Paula
Vanessa Downing
Flora MacKillop
Dean Nottle
Governor's Gentleman
Lynne Porteous
Cook
Jane McDermott
Sister Clare
Kye Clark
Donald MacKillop
James Klein
John MacKillop
Jaclyn Hewett
Lexie MacKillop (as Jaclyn Hewitt)
Deborah Galanos
Assistant Sister (as Deborah Gallanos)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kay Pavlou
- Screenplay & Story
- Kay Pavlou, Julie Macken
- Original Score
- Stephen Rae
- Original Title
- Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Goalpost Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office, R.B. Films, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kay Pavlou
Kay Pavlou, Julie Macken
Stephen Rae
Jan Kenny
Margaret Sixel
Rosemary Blight
Department Leadership Roster
Kay Pavlou
Writer
Jan Kenny
Director of Photography
Margaret Sixel
Editor
Stephen Rae
Original Music Composer
Rosemary Blight
Producer
Angus Strathie
Production Design
Angus Strathie
Costume Design
Kay Pavlou
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story about?
MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.
Who directed Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story?
Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story was directed by Kay Pavlou.
Who stars in Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story?
The principal cast of Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story includes Lucy Bell, Linden Wilkinson, Rebecca Scully-Webster, Brendan Higgins, Brian Harrison.
When was Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story released and how long is it?
Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story was composed by Stephen Rae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story?
Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).