Sunday Too Far Away(1975)
Friday night he's too tired; Saturday night too drunk; Sunday, too far away.
Sunday Too Far Away Synopsis
The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.
Sunday Too Far Away (1975) is a drama film directed by Ken Hannam, released on June 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Reg Lye and Robert Bruning. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Hannam
- Writers:
- John Dingwall
- Producers:
- Gil Brealey
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Production:
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Sunday Too Far Away (1975) Trailer
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Sunday Too Far Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Thompson
as Foley
Max Cullen
as Tim King
Reg Lye
as Old Garth
Robert Bruning
as Tom
Peter Cummins
as Arthur Black
John Ewart
as Ugly
- Jerry Thomas
Jerry Thomas
as Basher
Sean Scully
as Beresford
- Lisa Peers
Lisa Peers
as Sheila Dawson
- Gregory Apps
Gregory Apps
as Michael Simpson
- Doug Lihou
Doug Lihou
as Rousie
- Ken Weaver
Ken Weaver
as Quinn
Key crew
Directed by Ken Hannam, written by John Dingwall, produced by Gil Brealey.
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Sunday Too Far Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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Sunday Too Far Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sunday Too Far Away online?
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Sunday Too Far Away (1975) is available to stream on 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 Sunday Too Far Away?
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The main cast of Sunday Too Far Away (1975) includes Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Reg Lye, Robert Bruning and Peter Cummins. The film was directed by Ken Hannam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sunday Too Far Away released?
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Sunday Too Far Away was released on June 1, 1975 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Sunday Too Far Away worth watching?
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Sunday Too Far Away (1975) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 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 Sunday Too Far Away?
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Yes. The official Sunday Too Far Away trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.