Kangaroo(1986)
Kangaroo Synopsis
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
Kangaroo (1986) is a drama film directed by Tim Burstall, released on July 24, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Colin Friels, Judy Davis, John Walton and Julie Nihill. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Burstall
- Writers:
- D. H. Lawrence, Evan Jones
- Producers:
- Ross Dimsey
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Burstall
- Composer:
- Nathan Waks
- Production:
- Naked Country Productions, Cineplex Odeon Films, Western Pacific Films
- Budget:
- $3,300,000
- Revenue:
- $432,266
- Status:
- Released
Kangaroo (1986) Trailer
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Kangaroo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Friels
as Richard Somers
Judy Davis
as Harriet Somers
John Walton
as Jack Calcott
Julie Nihill
as Vicki Calcott
Hugh Keays-Byrne
as Kangaroo
Peter Hehir
as Jaz
Peter Cummins
as Struthers
Tim Robertson
as O'Neill
Key crew
Directed by Tim Burstall, written by D. H. Lawrence and Evan Jones, produced by Ross Dimsey.
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Kangaroo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Kangaroo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kangaroo online?
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Who stars in Kangaroo?
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The main cast of Kangaroo (1986) includes Colin Friels, Judy Davis, John Walton, Julie Nihill and Hugh Keays-Byrne. The film was directed by Tim Burstall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kangaroo released?
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Kangaroo was released on July 24, 1986 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Kangaroo worth watching?
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Kangaroo (1986) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 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 Kangaroo?
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