Dust in the Sun
Synopsis
A Northern Territory policeman, is given the job of taking an Aboriginal prisoner Emu Foot, to Alice Springs to be tried for a tribal killing. Bayard is wounded during a revenge attack by tribesmen, and Emu Foot helps him get to a remote cattle station. But there Bayard gets involved in a domestic crisis involving Julie Kirkbride, the neurotic, bored wife of the station owner, and is tempted by the head stockman's daughter Chris Palady.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Robinson, Joy Cavill
- Original Title
- Dust in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Southern International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Robinson
Lee Robinson, Joy Cavill
Carl Kayser
Chips Rafferty
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Kayser
Director of Photography
Lee Robinson
Director
Lee Robinson
Writer
Joy Cavill
Writer
Chips Rafferty
Producer
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What is Dust in the Sun about?
A Northern Territory policeman, is given the job of taking an Aboriginal prisoner Emu Foot, to Alice Springs to be tried for a tribal killing. Bayard is wounded during a revenge attack by tribesmen, and Emu Foot helps him get to a remote cattle station. But there Bayard gets involved in a domestic crisis involving Julie Kirkbride, the neurotic, bored wife of the station owner, and is tempted by the head stockman's daughter Chris Palady.
Who directed Dust in the Sun?
Dust in the Sun was directed by Lee Robinson.
Who stars in Dust in the Sun?
The principal cast of Dust in the Sun includes Jill Adams, Ken Wayne, Robert Tudawali, Maureen Lanagan, James Forrest.
When was Dust in the Sun released and how long is it?
Dust in the Sun was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.