The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith(1978)
The chant of the underdog
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Synopsis
The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) is a crime, drama and history film directed by Fred Schepisi, released on June 21, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett and Jack Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers:
- Thomas Keneally, Fred Schepisi
- Producers:
- Fred Schepisi
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Baker
- Composer:
- Bruce Smeaton
- Production:
- Victorian Film, The Film House
- Budget:
- $1,380,000
- Status:
- Released
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) Trailer
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom E. Lewis
as Jimmie Blacksmith
Freddy Reynolds
as Mort Blacksmith
Ray Barrett
as Farrell
Jack Thompson
as Rev. Neville
Don Crosby
as Jack Newby
Angela Punch McGregor
as Gilda Marshall
Steve Dodd
as Tabidgi
Peter Carroll
as McCready
Ruth Cracknell
as Mrs. Heather Newby
Elizabeth Alexander
as Petra Graf
Peter Sumner
as Dowie Steed
Tim Robertson
as Healey
Key crew
Directed by Fred Schepisi, written by Thomas Keneally and Fred Schepisi, produced by Fred Schepisi.
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith online?
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?
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The main cast of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) includes Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett, Jack Thompson and Don Crosby. The film was directed by Fred Schepisi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith released?
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was released on June 21, 1978 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith worth watching?
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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