Robbery Under Arms (1985): Cast
Robbery Under Arms is a 1985 historical western directed by Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam, starring Sam Neill as Capt. Starlight, Christopher Smith and John Kelly. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Directors
- Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Robbery Under Arms About?
The premise of Robbery Under Arms without spoilers.
The fourth adaptation and first television version of Rolf Boldrewood’s classic Australian bushranger novel Robbery Under Arms, this production was created by the South Australian Film Corporation amid the 1980s mini‑series boom. Filmed in the dramatic scenery of the Flinders Ranges, it features Sam Neill portraying the legendary outlaw Captain Starlight.
Robbery Under Arms Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- bushranger
- robbery
- arms
- rural setting
- australian western
- western hero
- thief
- thief hero
- terrorist
- terrorism
- south australia
- myth
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- mythical hero
- tv mini series
- legend
- legendary hero
- hold up
- hero
- heist
- great plains
- criminal
- countryside
- costume drama
- australia
- adventurer
- 19th century
- remake
- based on book
- based on novel
Robbery Under Arms Cast & Characters
Sam Neill leads the cast as Capt. Starlight, with Christopher Smith as Digger and John Kelly as Old convict. Directed by Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam; 82 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Donald Crombie
- Co-director Ken Hannam
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Sam Neill as Capt. Starlight -
Christopher Smith as Digger - John Kelly as Old convict
- Joe D'Amato as Trooper Shearer
Also Starring in Robbery Under Arms
· 78 more- Tony Roberts Florenzo
- Ed Devereaux Ben
- Barbara West Mrs. Falkland
- Steven Vidler Dick Marston
- Paul Chubb Mungo
- Keith Smith Trooper Spring
- Andy Anderson George
- Peter Cummins Moran
- Peter Davies Bank clerk
- Edmund Pegge Peter Dawson
- Patrick Frost Anglican minister
- David Bradshaw Goring
- Celine O'Leary Predatory Daughter #1
- Tom E. Lewis Warrigal
- Don Barker Wilson
- Robert Grubb Sir Frederick Morringer
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- Jack Harris Big warder
- David Jobling Rourke
- Edwin Hodgeman Jack Benson
- Michael Duffield Mr. Falkland
- Bill Stacey Falkland stockman (uncredited)
- Carmel Young Lady of Fashion
- Wayne Anthoney Norris
- Leo Taylor Prosecutor
- Craig Adams Warder doctor
- Susie Lindeman Jeannie
- Henry Salter Detective
- Edward Caddick Shanty keeper
- Glenn Boswell Dick's mate
- Elaine Cusick Mum
- Jimmy James Aboriginal tracker
- Paul Brennan Young Richard
- Jim Daly Man with shotgun
- Paula Carter Nun / Nurse
- Ian Gray Coach driver
- Jane Menelaus Aileen
- Maureen Sherlock Rich digger's lady
- John Dick Trooper Fall
- Christopher Cummins Jim Marston
- David Burchell Prison governor
- Peter Goerecke Court clerk
- Warwick Cooper Mullockson
- Mladen Mladenov Rich digger
- Kathryn Fisher Lady of Fashion
- Marcus Eyre Host (border shanty)
- Tony Allison Jury foreman
- Maurice Howie Falkland's butler
- Deborah Coulls Kate
- Roger Cardwell Traveling salesman
- Robin Harrison John Dawson
- Claire Benito Tattooed lady
- Graham Duckett Gambling curate
- Jenny Elliott Farm wife
- Dave Flannagan Swaggie
- Liz Newman Gracey
- Rob George Barman
- Imelda Blackwell Singer in pub
- Graham Caldwell Lounger outside pub
- John Randells Juryman
- Graham Craig Squatter on jury
- Michael Spargo Thin warder
- Joel Rambouts Warder
- Owen Stickels Sergeant (Sydney)
- Simon Dent Leo McCarthy
- Rob Van Amstel Joe McCarthy
- Sydney Feldheim Gold Commissioner
- Fred Draxler Circus dwarf
- Gordon Cole Mr. Hood
- Martin Klavins McKellar
- Peter Dunn Jones
- Mike Bakaloff Desk clerk
- Kevin Scully Drinker in shanty
- Gabe Kelly Predatory daughter #2
- Russell Manion Telegraph clerk
- Susan Guerin Miss Falkland
- Theo Benton Gentlemen cricket match (1985) (uncredited)
- Bryan Young Barman (uncredited)
- Meme Thorne
More from Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam
More films directed by Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam: Selkie, Rough Diamonds, Playing Beatie Bow and The Killing of Angel Street.
Robbery Under Arms Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Raubzug unter Waffen” and “Robo a mano armada”.
- Also known as
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- Raubzug unter Waffen
- Robo a mano armada
- Bandit aus gutem Hause
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Robbery Under Arms FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Robbery Under Arms, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Robbery Under Arms released?
Robbery Under Arms was released on March 28, 1985.
Who directed Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms was directed by Donald Crombie and Ken Hannam.
More films by Donald Crombie Who is in the cast of Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms stars Sam Neill as Capt. Starlight, Christopher Smith as Digger and John Kelly as Old convict, among 82 credited actors.
Does Robbery Under Arms have a post-credit scene?
No. Robbery Under Arms has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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