Archer's Adventure
Synopsis
During the 1860s, Dave Powers, apprentice to a horse trainer, volunteers to ride Archer to the Melbourne Cup race. Their start is 600 miles from Melbourne, and the journey is anything but easy. Of course, the pair have numerous adventures along the way, and in the end Archer competes in the Melbourne Cup race.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ned Lander
Jack Cutts
Brett Climo
Dave Power
Robert Coleby
Etienne de Mestre
Nicole Kidman
Catherine
Tony Barry
Squatter
Paul Bertram
Lord Alfred
Doreen Warburton
Cook
Clare Corbett
Maid
Brian Anderson
Mailman
John Spicer
Butler
Robin Bowering
Mr. Power
Helen McDonald
Mrs. Power
Karyn Greig
Mrs. deMestre
Bradley Meehan
Boy
Shari Flood
Girl
Nicholas Lidstone
Landlord
Barry Lovett
Man at Gate
Robert Gay
Trooper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denny Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Brooksbank
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Archer's Adventure
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Roadshow Coote & Carroll, New South Wales Film Corp., Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denny Lawrence
Anne Brooksbank
Chris Neal
Frank Hammond
Ted Otton
Matt Carroll, Greg Coote, Moya Iceton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Hammond
Director of Photography
Chris Neal
Original Music Composer
Anna Senior
Costume Design
Ted Otton
Editor
Moya Iceton
Producer
Anne Brooksbank
Writer
Denny Lawrence
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Archer's Adventure
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What is Archer's Adventure about?
During the 1860s, Dave Powers, apprentice to a horse trainer, volunteers to ride Archer to the Melbourne Cup race. Their start is 600 miles from Melbourne, and the journey is anything but easy. Of course, the pair have numerous adventures along the way, and in the end Archer competes in the Melbourne Cup race.
Who directed Archer's Adventure?
Archer's Adventure was directed by Denny Lawrence.
Who stars in Archer's Adventure?
The principal cast of Archer's Adventure includes Ned Lander, Brett Climo, Robert Coleby, Nicole Kidman, Tony Barry.
When was Archer's Adventure released and how long is it?
Archer's Adventure was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Archer's Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Archer's Adventure was composed by Chris Neal.