The Man from Down Under(1943)
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The Man from Down Under Synopsis
An Australian blowhard raises two orphaned children as his own in the years leading up to WWII.
The Man from Down Under (1943) is a action, comedy, drama and war film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on August 4, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Charles Laughton, Binnie Barnes, Richard Carlson and Donna Reed. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- Tom Seller, Wells Root, Bogart Rogers
- Producers:
- Orville O. Dull, Robert Z. Leonard
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Wagner
- Composer:
- David Snell
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Man from Down Under Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Laughton
as Jocko Wilson
Binnie Barnes
as Aggie Dawlins
Richard Carlson
as Nipper Wilson
Donna Reed
as Mary Wilson
- Christopher Severn
Christopher Severn
as Nipper Wilson (child)
Clyde Cook
as Ginger Gaffney
Stephen McNally
as Dusty Rhodes
Arthur Shields
as Father Polycarp
- Evelyn Falke
Evelyn Falke
as Mary, as a child
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Boots
André Charlot
as Father Antoine
Peter Lawford
as Mr. Jones
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Tom Seller, Wells Root and Bogart Rogers, produced by Orville O. Dull and Robert Z. Leonard.
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The Man from Down Under Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Man from Down Under – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man from Down Under online?
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Who stars in The Man from Down Under?
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The main cast of The Man from Down Under (1943) includes Charles Laughton, Binnie Barnes, Richard Carlson, Donna Reed and Christopher Severn. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man from Down Under released?
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The Man from Down Under was released on August 4, 1943 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Man from Down Under worth watching?
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The Man from Down Under (1943) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.