The Last of the Knucklemen (1979): Cast
The Last of the Knucklemen is a 1979 drama directed by Tim Burstall, starring Gerard Kennedy as Tarzan, Michael Preston and Dennis Miller. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last of the Knucklemen About?
The premise of The Last of the Knucklemen without spoilers.
He’ll try to keep the roof on! This independent film adapts John Power’s classic Australian play, echoing Sunday Too Far Away. It follows an outback mining camp where men swear, brawl, gamble and drink heavily. The clash between authoritarian leader Tarzan and cocky, wise‑cracking Pansy ends in a bare‑knuckle showdown.
The Last of the Knucklemen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- skinny dipping
- ozploitation
- australian stageplay
- australia
- miner
- bare knuckle
- tarzan
- gamble
- camp
- brawl
+38 more Show fewer
- gambler
- robbery
- fist fighter
- beer
- oil
- muscleman
- strongman
- tough guy
- fistfight
- bare chested male fighting
- bare chested male bondage
- bare chested male
- martial arts training
- hand to hand combat
- illegal fistfight
- fighting style
- fight choreography
- fighter
- worker
- work camp
- wild cat
- violence
- team
- robber
- rig
- payroll
- on the run
- money
- match
- martial arts
- knuckle
- karate
- karate kick
- karate expert
- gang
- gang brawl
- fugitive
- foreman
The Last of the Knucklemen Cast & Characters
Gerard Kennedy leads the cast as Tarzan, with Michael Preston as Pansy and Dennis Miller as Horse. Directed by Tim Burstall; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Burstall
- Gerard Kennedy as Tarzan
- Michael Preston as Pansy
- Dennis Miller as Horse
- Steve Bisley as Mad Dog
Also Starring in The Last of the Knucklemen
· 6 more- Michael Caton Monk
- Gerry Duggan Old Arthur
- Peter Hehir Tom
- Steve Rackman Carl
- Stewart Faichney Tassie
- Michael Duffield Methuselah
More from Tim Burstall
More films directed by Tim Burstall: Nightmare at Bittercreek, Kangaroo, The Naked Country and Attack Force Z.
The Last of the Knucklemen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Last of the Knucklemen.
Cars in The Last of the Knucklemen
10 cars on screen, including the International AB-Series and the International Harvester TD-Series.
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International AB-Series Minor role -
International Harvester TD-Series Minor role -
Jeep Gladiator Minor role -
Land-Rover 88'' Series II Minor role
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The Last of the Knucklemen FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Last of the Knucklemen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last of the Knucklemen?
The Last of the Knucklemen runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Last of the Knucklemen released?
The Last of the Knucklemen was released on July 1, 1979.
Who directed The Last of the Knucklemen?
The Last of the Knucklemen was directed by Tim Burstall.
More films by Tim Burstall Who is in the cast of The Last of the Knucklemen?
The Last of the Knucklemen stars Gerard Kennedy as Tarzan, Michael Preston as Pansy and Dennis Miller as Horse, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Last of the Knucklemen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last of the Knucklemen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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