Kangaroo
Synopsis
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival (closing film)
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$432K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$2.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Jones
- Original Score
- Nathan Waks
- Original Title
- Kangaroo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $432K
- Production Studios
- Naked Country Productions, Cineplex Odeon Films, Western Pacific Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burstall
Evan Jones, D. H. Lawrence
Nathan Waks
Dan Burstall
Edward McQueen-Mason
Ross Dimsey, Mark Josem, William T. Marshall, Peter Sherman, Robert Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burstall
Director
Ross Dimsey
Producer
Dan Burstall
Director of Photography
Tracy Watt
Production Design
Edward McQueen-Mason
Editor
Evan Jones
Screenplay
Nathan Waks
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kangaroo about?
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
Who directed Kangaroo?
Kangaroo was directed by Tim Burstall.
Who stars in Kangaroo?
The principal cast of Kangaroo includes Colin Friels, Judy Davis, John Walton, Julie Nihill, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
When was Kangaroo released and how long is it?
Kangaroo was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kangaroo?
Kangaroo had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $432K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Kangaroo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kangaroo was composed by Nathan Waks.
Is Kangaroo based on a book or true story?
Kangaroo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D. H. Lawrence".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kangaroo?
Kangaroo holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.