The Overlanders
“A dramatic epic that echoes the heart beats of Australia's Greatness!”
Synopsis
It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent, from Wyndham in Western Australia through the Northern Territory outback of Australia to pastures north of Brisbane, Queensland.
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THE OVERLANDERS Trailer [1946]
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Top Cast
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Chips Rafferty
Dan McAlpine
John Nugent Hayward
Bill Parsons
Daphne Campbell
Mary Parsons
Jean Blue
Mrs. Parsons
Helen Grieve
Helen Parsons
John Fernside
Corky
Peter Pagan
Sailor
Frank Ransome
Charlie
Stan Tolhurst
Manager
Marshall Crosby
Minister
Clyde Combo
Aborigine Jacky
Henry Murdoch
Aborigine Nipper
Steve Dodd
Aborigine (uncredited)
John Fegan
Police Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Watt
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Watt
- Original Score
- John Ireland
- Original Title
- The Overlanders
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Watt
Harry Watt
John Ireland
Osmond Borradaile
Inman Hunter
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Watt
Director
Harry Watt
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Osmond Borradaile
Director of Photography
Inman Hunter
Editor
John Ireland
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overlanders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Overlanders about?
It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent, from Wyndham in Western Australia through the Northern Territory outback of Australia to pastures north of Brisbane, Queensland.
Who directed The Overlanders?
The Overlanders was directed by Harry Watt.
Who stars in The Overlanders?
The principal cast of The Overlanders includes Chips Rafferty, John Nugent Hayward, Daphne Campbell, Jean Blue, Helen Grieve.
When was The Overlanders released and how long is it?
The Overlanders was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Overlanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Overlanders was composed by John Ireland.