Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.

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The Battlers

July 14, 1994

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Cast (53)

Snow

Dancy Grimshaw

The Busker

Jimmy

Apostle

Millie

Ma Tyrell

Deafy

Mrs. Marks

Charlie

Molly

Burning Angus

Courtney

Derek

Uncle Shamus

Policeman

Sergeant

Policeman

Magistrate

Smith

Betty

Bryson

Whitefield

Publican

Moss

Freddy

Brian

Aunt Edna

Sister

Dawson

Logan Husband

Bystander

Nurse

Logan Wife

Logan Man

Ma's Daughter

Thirty Bob

Manageress

Smart Shopper

Derelict

Butcher

Postman

Baker

Coal Merchant

Country Mother

Post mistress

Warder

Dray man

Farmer

Rider

Dora

Crew (29)

Directing

First Assistant Director

Continuity

Third Assistant Director

Second Assistant Director

Director

Writing

Writer

Novel

Production

Executive Producer

Producer

Unit Manager

Production Manager

Sound

Sound Mixer

Supervising Sound Editor

Sound Recordist

Music

Art

Set Dresser

Art Direction

Camera

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist

Hairstylist

Costume Designer

Crew

Stunt Coordinator

Special Effects

Scenic Artist

Special Effects

Editing

Assistant Editor

Editor

Lighting

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Visual Effects

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