They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Brahe
The film's tagline is: "They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria."
The film had a budget of $9.0M but only grossed $1.6M, losing $7.4M at the box office.
The runtime is 140 minutes (2h 20m).
The film was directed by Graeme Clifford.
The screenplay was written by Michael Thomas.
The score was composed by Peter Sculthorpe.
Cinematography was handled by Russell Boyd.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0088866.
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Mixed
9 votes
Burke & Wills
Released
PG-13
English
Australia
$9,000,000
$1,600,000
