Jedda (1955): Cast
Jedda is a 1955 adventure drama directed by Charles Chauvel, starring Rosalie Kunoth-Monks as Jedda, George Simpson-Lyttle and Paul Reynall. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Charles Chauvel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Charles Chauvel Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jedda About?
The premise of Jedda without spoilers.
The film follows an Aboriginal girl raised by a white adoptive family. As she comes of age, an irresistible urge draws her to the ancient walkabout, a rite her tribe has performed for centuries. Her adoptive father fears the consequences, creating a powerful clash of culture, identity and belonging.
Jedda Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- australian aborigine
- australian bush
- australian
- character name as title
- chase
- escape
- male female relationship
- colonialism
- cultural genocide
- intercultural communication
- corroborree
- northern territory australia
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- family conflict
- first of its kind
- australia
- aboriginal
- australian aboriginal
- australian history
- one word title
- genocide
- racial slur
- racism
- fall from height
- culture clash
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- parent child relationship
- husband wife relationship
- family relationships
- the outback australia
- independent film
- title spoken by character
Jedda Cast & Characters
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks leads the cast as Jedda, with George Simpson-Lyttle as Douglas McMann and Paul Reynall as Joe. Directed by Charles Chauvel; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Chauvel
- Rosalie Kunoth-Monks as Jedda
- George Simpson-Lyttle as Douglas McMann
- Paul Reynall as Joe
- Betty Suttor as Sarah McMann
Also Starring in Jedda
· 3 more- Robert Tudawali Marbuck
- Margaret Dingle Little Jedda
- Willie Farrar Little Joe
More from Charles Chauvel
More films directed by Charles Chauvel: Sons of Matthew, The Rats of Tobruk and 40,000 Horsemen.
Jedda Videos
The featurette of Jedda.
Jedda Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Jedda the Uncivilized” and “吉达”.
- Also known as
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- Jedda the Uncivilized
- 吉达
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Movies Like Jedda
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ayaan, Walkabout and Jirga.
Jedda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jedda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jedda?
Jedda runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Jedda released?
Jedda was released on May 5, 1955.
Who directed Jedda?
Jedda was directed by Charles Chauvel.
More films by Charles Chauvel Who is in the cast of Jedda?
Jedda stars Rosalie Kunoth-Monks as Jedda, George Simpson-Lyttle as Douglas McMann and Paul Reynall as Joe, among 7 credited actors.
Does Jedda have a post-credit scene?
No. Jedda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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