The First Kangaroos
Synopsis
The story of the Australian Rugby League's first visit to England.
Top Cast
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Dennis Waterman
Albert Goldthorpe
Chris Haywood
James Giltinan
Dominic Sweeney
Dally Messenger
Philip Quast
Bluey Burdon
Tony Martin
Dan Frawley
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Mrs. Messenger
Jim Carter
Arthur Hughes
Wayne Pearce
Sandy Pearce
Alex Broun
Morton
Wayne Pygram
Albie Rosenfeldt
John Dicks
Rev. Green
Robert Davis
Major Thompson
Nell Schofield
Betty
Andrew Ettingshausen
Conlon
Kelly Dingwall
Devereaux
Robert Giltinan
Reporter
Harold Kissin
Trainer
Allan Surtees
George the Barman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Williams
- Original Score
- William Motzing
- Original Title
- The First Kangaroos
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Roadshow Coote & Carroll, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cvitanovich
Nigel Williams
William Motzing
Ross Berryman
Richard Hindley
Moya Iceton, Greg Coote, Matt Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Moya Iceton
Producer
Frank Cvitanovich
Director
Richard Hindley
Editor
Nigel Williams
Writer
Ross Berryman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Kangaroos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Kangaroos about?
The story of the Australian Rugby League's first visit to England.
Who directed The First Kangaroos?
The First Kangaroos was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
Who stars in The First Kangaroos?
The principal cast of The First Kangaroos includes Dennis Waterman, Chris Haywood, Dominic Sweeney, Philip Quast, Tony Martin.
When was The First Kangaroos released and how long is it?
The First Kangaroos was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Kangaroos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Kangaroos was composed by William Motzing.