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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978-06-21 · 113 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · History

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

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Directors
Fred Schepisi
Production companies
Victorian Film, The Film House
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,380,000

Top Cast

Tom E. LewisTom E. LewisJimmie Blacksmith
Freddy ReynoldsFreddy ReynoldsMort Blacksmith
Ray BarrettRay BarrettFarrell
Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonRev. Neville
Don CrosbyDon CrosbyJack Newby
Angela Punch McGregorAngela Punch McGregorGilda Marshall
Steve DoddSteve DoddTabidgi
Peter CarrollPeter CarrollMcCready
Ruth CracknellRuth CracknellMrs. Heather Newby
Elizabeth AlexanderElizabeth AlexanderPetra Graf
Peter SumnerPeter SumnerDowie Steed
Tim RobertsonTim RobertsonHealey
Ray MeagherRay MeagherDud Edmonds
Brian AndersonHyberry
Jane HardersJane HardersMrs. Healey
Julie DawsonMartha Neville
Jack CharlesJack CharlesHarry Edwards
Bryan BrownBryan BrownShearer
Arthur DignamArthur DignamMan in Butcher Shop
Robyn NevinRobyn NevinMrs. McCready

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