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Robbery Under Arms

Robbery Under Arms

Robbery Under Arms

At last a movie as big as the legend

1985•2h 21m•

★6.5(6 ratings)

WesternHistory

Overview

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

Director

Writers

Graeme Koetsveld, Tony Morphett

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Main Cast

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Capt. Starlight

Steven Vidler

Steven Vidler

Dick Marston

Christopher Cummins

Christopher Cummins

Jim Marston

Liz Newman

Liz Newman

Gracey

Jane Menelaus

Jane Menelaus

Aileen

Andy Anderson

Andy Anderson

George

Deborah Coulls

Deborah Coulls

Kate

Susie Lindeman

Susie Lindeman

Jeannie

Elaine Cusick

Elaine Cusick

Mum

Ed Devereaux

Ed Devereaux

Ben

Tom E. Lewis

Tom E. Lewis

Warrigal

Robert Grubb

Robert Grubb

Sir Frederick Morringer

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Donald Crombie
Director: Ken Hannam

Writing

Adaptation: Michael Jenkins
Writer: Graeme Koetsveld
Novel: Rolf Boldrewood
Writer: Tony Morphett

Production

Producer: Jock Blair
Executive Producer: John Morris

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Garry McDonald
Original Music Composer: Laurie Stone

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ernie Clark

Editing

Editor: Andrew Prowse

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "At last a movie as big as the legend"

#2

The runtime is 141 minutes (2h 21m).

#3

It was a co-production between: Australia, United Kingdom.

#4

The film was directed by Donald Crombie.

#5

The screenplay was written by Graeme Koetsveld and Tony Morphett.

#6

The score was composed by Garry McDonald.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Ernie Clark.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 82 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0089925.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

6 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Robbery Under Arms

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Australia, United Kingdom

Production Companies:

South Australian Film Corporation

South Australian Film Corporation

ITC Entertainment

ITC Entertainment