The Battlers
Synopsis
Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
Top Cast
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Gary Sweet
Snow
Jacqueline McKenzie
Dancy Grimshaw
Marcus Graham
The Busker
Peter Stonham
Jimmy
Richard Piper
Apostle
Amanda Cross
Millie
Anne Phelan
Ma Tyrell
John Dick
Deafy
Liz Windsor
Mrs. Marks
Jamie Black
Charlie
Madeleine Blackwell
Molly
Roger Newcombe
Burning Angus
Walter Brown
Courtney
Peter Douglas
Derek
Henry Salter
Uncle Shamus
Todd Telford
Policeman
Jim Morrissey
Sergeant
Russell Bedford
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Ogilvie
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Yeldham, Kylie Tennant
- Original Score
- Carl Vine
- Original Title
- The Battlers
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 11m
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Ogilvie
Peter Yeldham, Kylie Tennant
Carl Vine
Roger Dowling
Denise Haratzis
Des Monaghan, Valerie Hardy, Tom Donald, Gus Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yeldham
Writer
George Ogilvie
Director
Gus Howard
Producer
Denise Haratzis
Editor
Roger Dowling
Director of Photography
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battlers
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What is The Battlers about?
Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
Who directed The Battlers?
The Battlers was directed by George Ogilvie.
Who stars in The Battlers?
The principal cast of The Battlers includes Gary Sweet, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marcus Graham, Peter Stonham, Richard Piper.
When was The Battlers released and how long is it?
The Battlers was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 3h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battlers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battlers was composed by Carl Vine.
Is The Battlers based on a book or true story?
The Battlers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kylie Tennant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battlers?
The Battlers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).