Curtin(2007)
He stood up in wartime and paid the price
Curtin Synopsis
1941. A country in crisis. A new man in power. Leadership demands and personal demons are set to collide. The story of John Curtin as he faces his first six months as Prime Minister, confronting in quick succession, the tragedy of Pearl Harbour, the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin and a furious battle with Churchill over the deployment of Australian troops. This is a raw and intimate story of a driven and inspirational leader - a man who struggles to battle his own personal demons while serving and protecting a country at war.
Curtin (2007) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jessica Hobbs, released on April 21, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars William McInnes, Noni Hazlehurst, Asher Keddie and Ben Esler. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jessica Hobbs
- Writers:
- Alison Nisselle
- Producers:
- Richard Keddie, Andrew Wiseman
- Cinematographer:
- László Baranyai
- Composer:
- David Bridie
- Production:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Budget:
- $1,580,000
- Status:
- Released
Curtin (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Curtin before you stream it.
Curtin Cast & Crew
Main cast
William McInnes
as John Curtin
Noni Hazlehurst
as Elsie Curtin
Asher Keddie
as Elsie Jnr
Ben Esler
as John Jnr
Brian Meegan
as Frederick Shedden
Dan Wyllie
as Don Rodgers
Geoff Morrell
as Ben Chifley
Bille Brown
as Robert Menzies
Paul English
as Bert Evatt
Frank Gallacher
as Jack Beasley
William Zappa
as Gen. Vernon Sturdee
Shingo Usami
as Tatsuo Kawai
Key crew
Directed by Jessica Hobbs, written by Alison Nisselle, produced by Richard Keddie and Andrew Wiseman.
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Curtin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Curtin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Curtin online?
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Curtin (2007) 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 Curtin?
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The main cast of Curtin (2007) includes William McInnes, Noni Hazlehurst, Asher Keddie, Ben Esler and Brian Meegan. The film was directed by Jessica Hobbs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Curtin released?
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Curtin was released on April 21, 2007 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Curtin worth watching?
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Curtin (2007) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Curtin?
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Yes. The official Curtin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.