The Sundowners(1960)
Across Six Thousand Miles of Excitement...Across a Whole World of Adventure Comes the Rousing, Story of Real People Called "The Sundowners"!
The Sundowners Synopsis
In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm. Paddy wants to keep moving. A sheep-shearing contest, the birth of a child, drinking, gambling, and a racehorse will all have a part in the final decision.
The Sundowners (1960) is a drama and adventure film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on December 8, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov and Glynis Johns. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Isobel Lennart, Jon Cleary
- Producers:
- Gerry Blattner
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hildyard
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sundowners (1960) Trailer
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The Sundowners Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Sundowners.
Original Theatrical Trailer
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Dirt Road Rage
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The Sundowners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deborah Kerr
as Ida Carmody
Robert Mitchum
as Paddy Carmody
Peter Ustinov
as Rupert Venneker
Glynis Johns
as Mrs. Firth
Dina Merrill
as Jean Halstead
Chips Rafferty
as Quinlan
Michael Anderson Jr.
as Sean Carmody
Lola Brooks
as Liz Brown
Wylie Watson
as Herb Johnson
John Meillon
as Bluey Brown
Ronald Fraser
as Ocker
Gerry Duggan
as Shearer
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Isobel Lennart and Jon Cleary, produced by Gerry Blattner.
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The Sundowners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 63 ratings.
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The Sundowners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sundowners online?
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The Sundowners (1960) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sundowners?
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The main cast of The Sundowners (1960) includes Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns and Dina Merrill. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sundowners released?
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The Sundowners was released on December 8, 1960 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Sundowners worth watching?
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The Sundowners (1960) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sundowners?
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