The Dunera Boys (1985)
At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
Director: Ben Lewin
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: October 3, 1985
Cast
- Joseph Spano - Alexander Engelhardt
- Bob Hoskins - Morrie Mendellsohn
- Simon Chilvers - Col. Berry
- Warren Mitchell - Mr Baum
- Joseph Fürst - The Baron
- Moshe Kedem - Rabbi Aronfeld
- Steven Vidler - Tropp
- Mary-Anne Fahey - Naomi Mendellsohn
- John Meillon - Brig. Templeton
- Paul Mason - Friedkin
Screenplay
Music: Greg Sneddon
Cinematography: Vincent Monton
Editing: Edward McQueen-Mason
Production: Jethro Films Production
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, rabbi, violinist, wrongful imprisonment, internment camp, jewish refugee, fishmonger, british transport
More Films by Director: Ben Lewin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dunera Boys about?
- At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
- Who directed The Dunera Boys?
- The Dunera Boys was directed by Ben Lewin.
- Who stars in The Dunera Boys?
- The Dunera Boys stars Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins, Simon Chilvers, Warren Mitchell, Joseph Fürst, Moshe Kedem.
- How long is The Dunera Boys?
- The Dunera Boys has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The Dunera Boys?
- The Dunera Boys is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was The Dunera Boys produced?
- The Dunera Boys was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Dunera Boys?
- The themes of The Dunera Boys include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.