Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story(1985)
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story Synopsis
A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story (1985) is a documentary film directed by John Boland, released on April 30, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Leo McKern, Weston Bate, Anne Scott and Len Williams.
- Director:
- John Boland
- Production:
- John Boland and Associates, BTV-6 Ballarat
- Status:
- Released
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leo McKern
as Narrator
- Weston Bate
Weston Bate
as Himself (Historian & Author)
- Anne Scott
Anne Scott
as Herself (Creswick Historian)
- Len Williams
Len Williams
as Himself (Mining Historian)
- James McInerney
James McInerney
as Himself (Creswick Historian)
- Les Barnes
Les Barnes
as Himself (Brunswick Historian)
- Lloyd Ross
Lloyd Ross
as Himself (Curtin Biographer)
- F. Alexander
F. Alexander
as Himself (Australian Historian)
K. E. Beazley
as Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)
- Harold White
Harold White
as Himself
- Manning Clark
Manning Clark
as Himself (Historian & Author)
- Norman Makin
Norman Makin
as Himself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by John Boland.
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Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story?
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The main cast of Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story (1985) includes Leo McKern, Weston Bate, Anne Scott, Len Williams and James McInerney. The film was directed by John Boland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story released?
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Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story was released on April 30, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.