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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The chant of the underdog

1978★ 6.7 · 681h 53mCrimeDramaHistory

Overview

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

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Cast

Bryan Brown
as Shearer

Jack Thompson
as Rev. Neville

John Jarratt
as Michaels

Angela Punch McGregor
as Gilda Marshall

Ray Barrett
as Farrell

Robyn Nevin
as Mrs. McCready

Steve Dodd
as Tabidgi

Thomas Keneally
as Cook

Ray Meagher
as Dud Edmonds

Ray Marshall
as Constable in Jail

Ken Grant
as Wilson

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Release date: 1978-06-21

Budget: $1,380,000

Runtime: 1h 53m

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