The Overlanders(1946)
A dramatic epic that echoes the heart beats of Australia's Greatness!
The Overlanders Synopsis
It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent, from Wyndham in Western Australia through the Northern Territory outback of Australia to pastures north of Brisbane, Queensland.
The Overlanders (1946) is a western and adventure film directed by Harry Watt, released on September 27, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Chips Rafferty, John Nugent Hayward, Daphne Campbell and Jean Blue. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Watt
- Writers:
- Harry Watt
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Osmond Borradaile
- Composer:
- John Ireland
- Production:
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Overlanders (1946) Trailer
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The Overlanders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chips Rafferty
as Dan McAlpine
- John Nugent Hayward
John Nugent Hayward
as Bill Parsons
- Daphne Campbell
Daphne Campbell
as Mary Parsons
- Jean Blue
Jean Blue
as Mrs. Parsons
- Helen Grieve
Helen Grieve
as Helen Parsons
- John Fernside
John Fernside
as Corky
- Peter Pagan
Peter Pagan
as Sailor
- Frank Ransome
Frank Ransome
as Charlie
- Stan Tolhurst
Stan Tolhurst
as Manager
- Marshall Crosby
Marshall Crosby
as Minister
- Clyde Combo
Clyde Combo
as Aborigine Jacky
- Henry Murdoch
Henry Murdoch
as Aborigine Nipper
Key crew
Directed by Harry Watt, written by Harry Watt, produced by Michael Balcon.
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The Overlanders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Overlanders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Overlanders online?
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The Overlanders (1946) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Overlanders?
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The main cast of The Overlanders (1946) includes Chips Rafferty, John Nugent Hayward, Daphne Campbell, Jean Blue and Helen Grieve. The film was directed by Harry Watt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Overlanders released?
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The Overlanders was released on September 27, 1946 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Overlanders worth watching?
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The Overlanders (1946) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Overlanders?
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Yes. The official The Overlanders trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.