Sunday Too Far Away
“Friday night he's too tired; Saturday night too drunk; Sunday, too far away.”
Synopsis
The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.
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Sunday Too Far Away (1975) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Jack Thompson
Foley
Max Cullen
Tim King
Reg Lye
Old Garth
Robert Bruning
Tom
Peter Cummins
Arthur Black
John Ewart
Ugly
Jerry Thomas
Basher
Sean Scully
Beresford
Lisa Peers
Sheila Dawson
Gregory Apps
Michael Simpson
Doug Lihou
Rousie
Ken Weaver
Quinn
Curt Jansen
Wentworth
Phyllis Ophel
Ivy
Ken Shorter
Frankie Davis
John Charman
Barman
Hedley Cullen
Mailman
Graeme Smith
Jim the Learner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hannam
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dingwall
- Original Title
- Sunday Too Far Away
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hannam
John Dingwall
Geoff Burton
Gil Brealey
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hannam
Director
John Dingwall
Writer
Gil Brealey
Producer
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
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 Sunday Too Far Away
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What is Sunday Too Far Away about?
The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.
Who directed Sunday Too Far Away?
Sunday Too Far Away was directed by Ken Hannam.
Who stars in Sunday Too Far Away?
The principal cast of Sunday Too Far Away includes Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Reg Lye, Robert Bruning, Peter Cummins.
When was Sunday Too Far Away released and how long is it?
Sunday Too Far Away was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunday Too Far Away?
Sunday Too Far Away holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).