Australia (2008)
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Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Genre: Adventure, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Cast
- Nicole Kidman - Lady Sarah Ashley
- Hugh Jackman - The Drover
- Essie Davis - Katherine
- David Wenham - Neil Fletcher
- Bryan Brown - King Carney
- David Gulpilil - King George
- John Jarratt - Sergeant
- Shea Adams - Carney Boy
- Nathin Art Butler - Carney Boy
- John Walton - Carney Boy
Screenplay
- Baz Luhrmann (Screenplay)
- Ronald Harwood (Screenplay)
- Richard Flanagan (Screenplay)
- Baz Luhrmann (Story)
- Stuart Beattie (Screenplay)
Music: David Hirschfelder
Cinematography: Mandy Walker
Editing: Michael McCusker, Dody Dorn
Production: Bazmark, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Film Partners
Country: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: 普通话, English, 日本語
Budget: $130M
Box Office: $212M
Original Language: en
Themes
Love Stories Crossing Cultures
Keywords
australia, missionary, world war ii, ranch, cattle drive, racist, prejudice, suspicion of adultery, australian outback, 1940s, 1930s, stampede, trampled to death
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Australia about?
- Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
- Who directed Australia?
- Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
- Who stars in Australia?
- Australia stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Essie Davis, David Wenham, Bryan Brown, David Gulpilil.
- How long is Australia?
- Australia has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Australia?
- Australia is a Adventure, Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Australia?
- Australia had a budget of $130M.
- How much did Australia gross?
- Australia grossed $212M worldwide.
- Where was Australia produced?
- Australia was produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Australia?
- The themes of Australia include: Love Stories Crossing Cultures.