The Legend of Fred Paterson(1996)
The Legend of Fred Paterson Synopsis
The story of Fred Paterson, member for Bowen in the Queensland parliament in the 1940s and the only Communist Party member ever elected to any Australian parliament.
The Legend of Fred Paterson (1996) is a history and documentary film directed by Pat Laughren, released on April 9, 1996 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Harold Hopkins, Fred Paterson, John Paterson and Jim Paterson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Pat Laughren
- Writers:
- Pat Laughren, Owen Johnston, Jonathan Dawson
- Producers:
- Owen Johnston
- Cinematographer:
- Ivan Johnston
- Composer:
- Frank Millward
- Production:
- Crow Films
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of Fred Paterson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Hopkins
as Fred Paterson
- Fred Paterson
Fred Paterson
as Self (archive footage)
- John Paterson
John Paterson
as Self
- Jim Paterson
Jim Paterson
as Self
- Joe Bailes
Joe Bailes
as Self
- Claude Jones
Claude Jones
as Self
- Alice Hughes
Alice Hughes
as Self
- Edgar Ross
Edgar Ross
as Self
- Frank Bishop
Frank Bishop
as Self
- George Bordujenko
George Bordujenko
as Self
- Fred Thomson
Fred Thomson
as Self
- Alby Graham
Alby Graham
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pat Laughren, written by Pat Laughren, Owen Johnston and Jonathan Dawson, produced by Owen Johnston.
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The Legend of Fred Paterson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Legend of Fred Paterson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of Fred Paterson online?
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Who stars in The Legend of Fred Paterson?
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The main cast of The Legend of Fred Paterson (1996) includes Harold Hopkins, Fred Paterson, John Paterson, Jim Paterson and Joe Bailes. The film was directed by Pat Laughren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of Fred Paterson released?
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The Legend of Fred Paterson was released on April 9, 1996 and runs for 56m.
Is The Legend of Fred Paterson worth watching?
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The Legend of Fred Paterson (1996) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.