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Cyclone Tracy: The Storm That Stole Christmas

2014•57m•

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Cyclone Tracy 40 years on, exploring the myths and revealing new perspectives on one of the worst natural disasters in Australia's history.

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Danielle MacLean

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Danielle MacLean

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Director: Danielle MacLean

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The film's tagline is: "Cyclone Tracy: The Storm That Stole Christmas"

The film was directed by Danielle MacLean.

The screenplay was written by Danielle MacLean.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt4275128.

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Blown Away

Cyclone Tracy: The Storm That Stole Christmas

2014•57m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

DocumentaryHistory

Overview

Cyclone Tracy 40 years on, exploring the myths and revealing new perspectives on one of the worst natural disasters in Australia's history.

Director

Danielle MacLean

Writers

Danielle MacLean

Watchlist

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Danielle MacLean

Writing

Writer: Danielle MacLean

Keywords

cyclonefirst nationschristmasf rated

Did You Know?

The film's tagline is: "Cyclone Tracy: The Storm That Stole Christmas"

The film was directed by Danielle MacLean.

The screenplay was written by Danielle MacLean.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt4275128.

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Original Title:

Blown Away

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Released

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Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Australia

Production Companies:

Brindle Films

Nirvana Films

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