Burke & Wills(1985)
They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Burke & Wills Synopsis
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Burke & Wills (1985) is a history, adventure and drama film directed by Graeme Clifford, released on October 30, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Jack Thompson, Nigel Havers, Greta Scacchi and Matthew Fargher. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Graeme Clifford
- Writers:
- Michael Thomas
- Producers:
- John Sexton, Graeme Clifford
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Peter Sculthorpe
- Production:
- Hoyts Edgley, GUO
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Burke & Wills Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Thompson
as Robert O'Hara Burke
Nigel Havers
as William John Wills
Greta Scacchi
as Julia Matthews
- Matthew Fargher
Matthew Fargher
as John King
Ralph Cotterill
as Charley Gray
Drew Forsythe
as Brahe
Chris Haywood
as Tom McDonagh
Monroe Reimers
as Dost Mahomet
- Ron Blanchard
Ron Blanchard
as Bill Patton
- Barry Hill
Barry Hill
as George Landells
Hugh Keays-Byrne
as Ambrose Kyte
Arthur Dignam
as Sir William Stawell
Key crew
Directed by Graeme Clifford, written by Michael Thomas, produced by John Sexton and Graeme Clifford.
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Burke & Wills Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Burke & Wills – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Burke & Wills?
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The main cast of Burke & Wills (1985) includes Jack Thompson, Nigel Havers, Greta Scacchi, Matthew Fargher and Ralph Cotterill. The film was directed by Graeme Clifford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burke & Wills released?
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Burke & Wills was released on October 30, 1985 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Burke & Wills worth watching?
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Burke & Wills (1985) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.