
Kangaroo
1986-07-24 · 108 min · ★ 7.3
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
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- Directors
- Tim Burstall
- Production companies
- Naked Country Productions, Cineplex Odeon Films, Western Pacific Films
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 432,266
Top Cast
Colin FrielsRichard Somers
Judy DavisHarriet Somers
John WaltonJack Calcott
Julie NihillVicki Calcott
Hugh Keays-ByrneKangaroo
Peter HehirJaz
Peter CumminsStruthers
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