Kangaroo (1986): Cast
Kangaroo is a 1986 drama directed by Tim Burstall, starring Hugh Keays-Byrne as Kangaroo, Judy Davis and Colin Friels. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Naked Country Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kangaroo About?
The premise of Kangaroo without spoilers.
After World War I, a gentle English conscientious objector moves to Australia seeking peace, only to be caught in violent clashes between rising trade unions and fascist groups. His pacifist ideals are tested as he becomes embroiled in labor strikes, street fights and political turmoil.
Kangaroo Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- australia
- kangaroo
- newspaper
- german woman
- title same as book
- sydney australia
- secret army
- 1920s
- real life husband and wife play husband and wife
- husband wife relationship
- writer
- one word title
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- based on novel
- independent film
Kangaroo Cast & Characters
Hugh Keays-Byrne leads the cast as Kangaroo, with Judy Davis as Harriet Somers and Colin Friels as Richard Somers. Directed by Tim Burstall; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Burstall
- Hugh Keays-Byrne as Kangaroo
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Judy Davis as Harriet Somers - Colin Friels as Richard Somers
- Peter Cummins as Struthers
Also Starring in Kangaroo
· 4 more- Tim Robertson O'Neill
- Peter Hehir Jaz
- John Walton Jack Calcott
- Julie Nihill Vicki Calcott
More from Tim Burstall
More films directed by Tim Burstall: Nightmare at Bittercreek, The Naked Country, Attack Force Z and The Last of the Knucklemen.
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Kangaroo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kangaroo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kangaroo?
Kangaroo runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Kangaroo released?
Kangaroo was released on June 19, 1986.
Who directed Kangaroo?
Kangaroo was directed by Tim Burstall.
More films by Tim Burstall Who is in the cast of Kangaroo?
Kangaroo stars Hugh Keays-Byrne as Kangaroo, Judy Davis as Harriet Somers and Colin Friels as Richard Somers, among 8 credited actors.
Does Kangaroo have a post-credit scene?
No. Kangaroo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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