The Overlanders (1946)

A dramatic epic that echoes the heart beats of Australia's Greatness!

The Overlanders (1946) poster

It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent, from Wyndham in Western Australia through the Northern Territory outback of Australia to pastures north of Brisbane, Queensland.

Director: Harry Watt
Genre: Western, Adventure
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Ireland
Cinematography: Osmond Borradaile
Editing: Inman Hunter
Production: Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, australian western

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Overlanders about?
It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent, from Wyndham in Western Australia through the Northern Territory outback of Australia to pastures north of Brisbane, Queensland.
Who directed The Overlanders?
The Overlanders was directed by Harry Watt.
Who stars in The Overlanders?
The Overlanders stars Chips Rafferty, John Nugent Hayward, Daphne Campbell, Jean Blue, Helen Grieve, John Fernside.
How long is The Overlanders?
The Overlanders has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Overlanders?
The Overlanders is a Western, Adventure film.
Where was The Overlanders produced?
The Overlanders was produced in Australia, United Kingdom.