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The Boy in the Bush
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The Boy in the Bush

1984-02-09 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 10.0

Action & Adventure · Drama

n the 1880s, Jack Grant, a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia. When he arrives, he is met at the dock by Mr. George, who introduces him to his mother's relatives. Jack's life is to be full of adventures, including taming horses and fighting kangaroos. Jack also competes for the love of two cousins.

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Portman Productions, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 4 Television
Countries
Australia
Status
Ended

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Sigrid ThorntonSigrid ThorntonMonica Ellis
Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghJack Grant
Steve BisleySteve BisleyEsau
Jon BlakeJon BlakeTom Ellis
Celia De BurghMary
John FrawleyMr. George
Alfred BellDr. Rackett

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