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McLeod’s Daughters (1996): Cast

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McLeod’s Daughters is a 1996 drama western directed by Michael Offer, starring Kym Wilson as Tess McLeod, Jack Thompson and Tammy Macintosh. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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McLeod’s Daughters (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Michael Offer
Genres
Drama , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is McLeod’s Daughters About?

The premise of McLeod’s Daughters without spoilers.

Tess journeys back to Drovers Run, the family‑run cattle station nestled in Australia’s remote outback, to reunite with her estranged father Jack and half‑sister Claire. Though the sisters have long been at odds, they must set aside their feud and cooperate to keep the ranch from falling into bankruptcy.

McLeod’s Daughters Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • australian western
  • adelaide australia
  • countryside
  • homestead
  • country home
  • tv western
  • village
  • the outback australia
  • tv pilot
  • australian bush
  • bushland
  • horse
+28 more
  • horseback riding
  • town
  • rural setting
  • cattle ranch
  • cattle rancher
  • father daughter reunion
  • title written by female
  • half sister half sister relationship
  • housekeeper
  • cattle station
  • overseer
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • death of ex wife
  • returned mail
  • bank manager
  • fatal fall from horse
  • misogyny
  • sabotage
  • trophy
  • horse racing
  • men versus women
  • runaway horse
  • horse race betting
  • change of plans
  • broken engagement
  • contemporary western
  • death of mother
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

McLeod’s Daughters Cast & Characters

Kym Wilson leads the cast as Tess McLeod, with Jack Thompson as Jack McLeod and Tammy Macintosh as Claire McLeod. Directed by Michael Offer; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Offer

One more film directed by Michael Offer: One Night in Emergency.

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McLeod’s Daughters Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “McLeods Töchter” and “Las hermanas McLeod”.

Also known as
  • McLeods Töchter
  • Las hermanas McLeod

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FAQ

McLeod’s Daughters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of McLeod’s Daughters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is McLeod’s Daughters?

McLeod’s Daughters runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was McLeod’s Daughters released?

McLeod’s Daughters was released on May 11, 1996.

Who directed McLeod’s Daughters?

McLeod’s Daughters was directed by Michael Offer.

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Who is in the cast of McLeod’s Daughters?

McLeod’s Daughters stars Kym Wilson as Tess McLeod, Jack Thompson as Jack McLeod and Tammy Macintosh as Claire McLeod, among 20 credited actors.

Does McLeod’s Daughters have a post-credit scene?

No. McLeod’s Daughters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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