The Battlers(1994)
The Battlers Synopsis
Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
The Battlers (1994) is a drama and tv movie film directed by George Ogilvie, released on July 14, 1994 with a runtime of 3h 11m. It stars Gary Sweet, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marcus Graham and Peter Stonham. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George Ogilvie
- Writers:
- Kylie Tennant, Peter Yeldham
- Producers:
- Gus Howard
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Dowling
- Production:
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Battlers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Sweet
as Snow
Jacqueline McKenzie
as Dancy Grimshaw
Marcus Graham
as The Busker
- Peter Stonham
Peter Stonham
as Jimmy
Richard Piper
as Apostle
- Amanda Cross
Amanda Cross
as Millie
Anne Phelan
as Ma Tyrell
- John Dick
John Dick
as Deafy
- Liz Windsor
Liz Windsor
as Mrs. Marks
- Jamie Black
Jamie Black
as Charlie
Madeleine Blackwell
as Molly
- Roger Newcombe
Roger Newcombe
as Burning Angus
Key crew
Directed by George Ogilvie, written by Kylie Tennant and Peter Yeldham, produced by Gus Howard.
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The Battlers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Battlers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battlers online?
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The Battlers (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Battlers?
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The main cast of The Battlers (1994) includes Gary Sweet, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marcus Graham, Peter Stonham and Richard Piper. The film was directed by George Ogilvie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battlers released?
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The Battlers was released on July 14, 1994 and runs for 3h 11m.
Is The Battlers worth watching?
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The Battlers (1994) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.