Walkabout to Hollywood
“A rare glimpse into the early life of an Australian icon”
Synopsis
Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to Hollywood where David was the most popular Australian in the world at that time, with FOUR films playing in America – WALKABOUT, STORM BOY, THE LAST WAVE and MAD DOG MORGAN. After relating to both the black and native American cultures and filming a quick scene for a big Hollywood picture, he pines to head back through the Outback to his beloved Arnhem Land. Edited by Simon Dibbs and shot by Ray Henman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Leimbach
- Original Title
- Walkabout to Hollywood
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Lucky Country Productions, BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Leimbach
Simon Dibbs, Trevor Williamson
Bill Leimbach, Anthony Isaacs, Peter Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Leimbach
Director
Bill Leimbach
Producer
Anthony Isaacs
Producer
Simon Dibbs
Editor
Peter Jones
Producer
Trevor Williamson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Walkabout to Hollywood about?
Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to Hollywood where David was the most popular Australian in the world at that time, with FOUR films playing in America – WALKABOUT, STORM BOY, THE LAST WAVE and MAD DOG MORGAN. After relating to both the black and native American cultures and filming a quick scene for a big Hollywood picture, he pines to head back through the Outback to his beloved Arnhem Land. Edited by Simon Dibbs and shot by Ray Henman.
Who directed Walkabout to Hollywood?
Walkabout to Hollywood was directed by Bill Leimbach.
Who stars in Walkabout to Hollywood?
The principal cast of Walkabout to Hollywood includes Robert Powell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Gulpilil, Peter Weir.
When was Walkabout to Hollywood released and how long is it?
Walkabout to Hollywood was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walkabout to Hollywood?
Walkabout to Hollywood holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).