We of the Never Never
“The story of the love and courage of a remarkable woman”
Synopsis
Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
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WE OF THE NEVER NEVER Trailer [1982]
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Angela Punch McGregor
Jeannie Gunn
Arthur Dignam
Aeneas Gunn
Martin Vaughan
Dan
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Jack
John Jarratt
Dandy
Tony Barry
Mac
Tom E. Lewis
Jackeroo
Donald Blitner
Goggle Eye
Mawuyul Yanthalawuy
Rosie
Cecil Parkee
Cheon
Sibina Willy
Bett Bett
Tex Morton
Landlord
Kim Chiu Kok
Sam Lee
Brian Granrott
Neaves
Danny Adcock
Brown
John Cameron
Jimmy Dodd
Jessie Roberts
Nellie
Christine Conway
Judty
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Igor Auzins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Schreck
- Original Score
- Peter Best
- Original Title
- We of the Never Never
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Adam Packer Film Productions, Film Corporation of Western Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Igor Auzins
Peter Schreck, Jeannie Gunn
Peter Best
Jan Kenny, Gary Hansen
Cliff Hayes
Phillip Adams, Greg Tepper
Department Leadership Roster
Igor Auzins
Director
Camilla Rountree
Costume Design
Gary Hansen
Director of Photography
Cliff Hayes
Editor
Peter Best
Original Music Composer
Josephine Ford
Production Design
Greg Tepper
Producer
Peter Schreck
Screenplay
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What is We of the Never Never about?
Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
Who directed We of the Never Never?
We of the Never Never was directed by Igor Auzins.
Who stars in We of the Never Never?
The principal cast of We of the Never Never includes Angela Punch McGregor, Arthur Dignam, Martin Vaughan, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, John Jarratt.
When was We of the Never Never released and how long is it?
We of the Never Never was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for We of the Never Never?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We of the Never Never was composed by Peter Best.
Is We of the Never Never based on a book or true story?
We of the Never Never is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeannie Gunn".