The Battlers (1994)
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.
Director: George Ogilvie
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 191 min
Release Date: July 14, 1994
Cast
- Gary Sweet - Snow
- Jacqueline McKenzie - Dancy Grimshaw
- Marcus Graham - The Busker
- Peter Stonham - Jimmy
- Richard Piper - Apostle
- Amanda Cross - Millie
- Anne Phelan - Ma Tyrell
- John Dick - Deafy
- Liz Windsor - Mrs. Marks
- Jamie Black - Charlie
Screenplay
- Peter Yeldham
- Kylie Tennant (Novel)
Music: Carl Vine
Cinematography: Roger Dowling
Editing: Denise Haratzis
Production: South Australian Film Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
depression era, bar fight, busker, nomad, migratory workers, horse drawn carriage
More Films by Director: George Ogilvie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battlers about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Battlers?
- The Battlers was directed by George Ogilvie.
- Who stars in The Battlers?
- The Battlers stars Gary Sweet, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marcus Graham, Peter Stonham, Richard Piper, Amanda Cross.
- How long is The Battlers?
- The Battlers has a runtime of 3h 11m (191 minutes).
- What genre is The Battlers?
- The Battlers is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Battlers produced?
- The Battlers was produced in Australia.