The Fringe Dwellers(1986)
The Fringe Dwellers Synopsis
The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.
The Fringe Dwellers (1986) is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, released on October 26, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ernie Dingo, Justine Saunders, Kristina Nehm and Bob Maza. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Beresford
- Writers:
- Nene Gare, Rhoisin Beresford, Bruce Beresford
- Producers:
- Sue Milliken
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- George Dreyfus
- Production:
- Fringe Dwellers Productions, Ozfilm Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Fringe Dwellers (1986) Trailer
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The Fringe Dwellers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernie Dingo
as Phil
- Justine Saunders
Justine Saunders
as Mollie Comeaway
- Kristina Nehm
Kristina Nehm
as Trilby Comeaway
- Bob Maza
Bob Maza
as Joe Comeaway
Kylie Belling
as Noonah Comeaway
- Denis Walker
Denis Walker
as Bartie Comeaway
- Malcolm Silva
Malcolm Silva
as Charlie
- Marlene Bell
Marlene Bell
as Hannah
- Michelle Torres
Michelle Torres
as Audrena
- Michele Miles
Michele Miles
as Blanchie
- Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Oodgeroo Noonuccal
as Eva
- Bill Sandy
Bill Sandy
as Skippy
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by Nene Gare, Rhoisin Beresford and Bruce Beresford, produced by Sue Milliken.
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The Fringe Dwellers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Fringe Dwellers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fringe Dwellers online?
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The Fringe Dwellers (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fringe Dwellers?
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The main cast of The Fringe Dwellers (1986) includes Ernie Dingo, Justine Saunders, Kristina Nehm, Bob Maza and Kylie Belling. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fringe Dwellers released?
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The Fringe Dwellers was released on October 26, 1986 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Fringe Dwellers worth watching?
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The Fringe Dwellers (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fringe Dwellers?
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Yes. The official The Fringe Dwellers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.