Wills & Burke(1985)
Wills & Burke Synopsis
Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O'Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south, to the north, a distance of 3,250 km.
Wills & Burke (1985) is a comedy film directed by Bob Weis, released on October 23, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Garry McDonald, Kim Gyngell, Roy Baldwin and Mark Little. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Weis
- Writers:
- Philip Dalkin, John Wild
- Producers:
- Bob Weis, Margot McDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Nino Gaetano Martinetti
- Composer:
- Paul Grabowsky
- Production:
- Stony Desert, Australian Film Commission, Film Victoria
- Budget:
- $4,008,626
- Revenue:
- $123,694
- Status:
- Released
Wills & Burke (1985) Trailer
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Wills & Burke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Garry McDonald
as Robert O'Hara Burke
Kim Gyngell
as William John Wills
- Roy Baldwin
Roy Baldwin
as Charley Gray
Mark Little
as John King
Peter Collingwood
as Sir William Stawell
Jonathan Hardy
as John Macadam
Nicole Kidman
as Julia Matthews
Wynn Roberts
as William Wright
Alex Menglet
as William Brahe
Tony Rickards
as Patton
- Kirk Alexander
Kirk Alexander
as Mr. Lewis
Chris Haywood
as Constable
Key crew
Directed by Bob Weis, written by Philip Dalkin and John Wild, produced by Bob Weis and Margot McDonald.
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Wills & Burke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Wills & Burke – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wills & Burke?
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The main cast of Wills & Burke (1985) includes Garry McDonald, Kim Gyngell, Roy Baldwin, Mark Little and Peter Collingwood. The film was directed by Bob Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wills & Burke released?
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Wills & Burke was released on October 23, 1985 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Wills & Burke worth watching?
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Wills & Burke (1985) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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