The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
Synopsis
In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-30
Top Cast
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Leah Purcell
Molly Johnson
Rob Collins
Yakada
Sam Reid
Nate Clintoff
Jessica De Gouw
Louisa
Malachi Dower-Roberts
Danny Johnson
Benedict Hardie
Trooper Spencer Leslie
Harry Greenwood
John MaPharlen
Nicholas Hope
Judge Eisenmangher
Maggie Dence
Mrs. Shirley McGuiness
Bruce Spence
Father McGuiness
Victoria Haralabidou
Elpida Savva
Nash Zammit-Harvey
Junior Joe Johnson
Jobe Zammit-Harvey
Henry James Johnson
Tammy Macintosh
Marti Murray
Magnolia Maymuru
Molly
Anthony Cogin
Robert Parsons
Sinsa Jo Mansell
Black Mary
Matt Klarie
Joe Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leah Purcell
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Purcell
- Original Score
- Salliana Seven Campbell
- Original Title
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Bunya Productions, oombarra productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leah Purcell
Leah Purcell, Nicole Dade
Salliana Seven Campbell
Mark Wareham
Dany Cooper
Helen Kirby, Margaret Kirby, Andrew Wareham, Hamish Balnaves, Neil Balnaves
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Wareham
Director of Photography
Dany Cooper
Editor
Sam Hobbs
Production Design
Leah Purcell
Director
Leah Purcell
Screenplay
Bain Stewart
Producer
David Jowsey
Producer
Angela Littlejohn
Producer
Greer Simpkin
Producer
Tess Schofield
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson about?
In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.
Who directed The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was directed by Leah Purcell.
Who stars in The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The principal cast of The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson includes Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Malachi Dower-Roberts.
When was The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson released and how long is it?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was composed by Salliana Seven Campbell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).