Mabo(2012)
The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.
Mabo Synopsis
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Mabo (2012) is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Rachel Perkins, released on June 10, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie and Tom Budge. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Perkins
- Writers:
- Sue Smith
- Producers:
- Darren Dale, Miranda Dear
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Commis
- Composer:
- Antony Partos
- Production:
- Blackfella Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Queensland, Screen NSW
- Status:
- Released
Mabo (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mabo before you stream it.
Mabo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimi Bani
as Koiki Eddie Mabo
Deborah Mailman
as Bonita Mabo
Ewen Leslie
as Bryan Keon-Cohen
Tom Budge
as Greg McIntyre
Rob Carlton
as Paddy Killoran
Colin Friels
as Justice Moynihan
Miranda Otto
as Margaret White
Felix Williamson
as Ron Castan
Matthew Whittet
as Noel Loos
Leon Ford
as Henry Reynolds
Heath Bergersen
as Davy
Miranda Tapsell
as Davy's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Perkins, written by Sue Smith, produced by Darren Dale and Miranda Dear.
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Mabo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Mabo – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mabo?
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The main cast of Mabo (2012) includes Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie, Tom Budge and Rob Carlton. The film was directed by Rachel Perkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mabo released?
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Mabo was released on June 10, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Mabo worth watching?
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Mabo (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mabo?
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Yes. The official Mabo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.