The Dunera Boys(1985)
The Dunera Boys Synopsis
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.
The Dunera Boys (1985) is a drama, war and history film directed by Ben Lewin, released on October 3, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins, Simon Chilvers and Warren Mitchell. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Lewin
- Writers:
- Ben Lewin
- Producers:
- Bob Weis
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent Monton
- Production:
- Jethro Films Production
- Status:
- Released
The Dunera Boys (1985) Trailer
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The Dunera Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joseph Spano
Joseph Spano
as Alexander Engelhardt
Bob Hoskins
as Morrie Mendellsohn
Simon Chilvers
as Col. Berry
Warren Mitchell
as Mr Baum
Joseph Fürst
as The Baron
- Moshe Kedem
Moshe Kedem
as Rabbi Aronfeld
Steven Vidler
as Tropp
Mary-Anne Fahey
as Naomi Mendellsohn
John Meillon
as Brig. Templeton
- Paul Mason
Paul Mason
as Friedkin
- Kirk Alexander
Kirk Alexander
as Capt. Webber
Julia Blake
as Mum
Key crew
Directed by Ben Lewin, written by Ben Lewin, produced by Bob Weis.
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The Dunera Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Dunera Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dunera Boys online?
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The Dunera Boys (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dunera Boys?
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The main cast of The Dunera Boys (1985) includes Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins, Simon Chilvers, Warren Mitchell and Joseph Fürst. The film was directed by Ben Lewin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dunera Boys released?
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The Dunera Boys was released on October 3, 1985 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is The Dunera Boys worth watching?
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The Dunera Boys (1985) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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