The Naked Country (1985): Cast
The Naked Country is a 1985 drama thriller directed by Tim Burstall, starring John Stanton as Lance Dillon, Rebecca Gilling and Tom E. Lewis. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Naked Country About?
The premise of The Naked Country without spoilers.
In 1955 Far North Queensland, rugged rancher Lance Dillon and his restless wife fight the harsh frontier to sustain their cattle herd. When local Aboriginal people kill Dillon’s prized bull, a pursuit erupts, culminating in a bloody tragedy as Dillon confronts Mandaru, an Aboriginal man determined to preserve his traditional way of life.
The Naked Country Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wound
- gang
- australian aborigine
- cow
- speared to death
- chase
- renegade
- forest
- hiding
- aboriginal western
- black western
- outdoor nudity
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- female outdoor nudity
- wife
- rancher
- alcoholic cop
- posse
- on the run
- relationship between wife and her lover
- australian western
- husband wife relationship
- unhappy wife
- hunted
- rescue mission
- wife saves husband
- dead lover
- gang leader
- violence
- stud animal
- aboriginal rights
- female nudity
- gunshot
- showdown
- cave
- ranch hand
- speared in the arm
- speared in the back
- humanity
- disillusionment
- racism
- sacred ritual
- kurdaitcha
- kadaitcha
- adulterous wife
- wilderness
- murder
- blood
- sacred ground
- ranch
- revenge
The Naked Country Cast & Characters
John Stanton leads the cast as Lance Dillon, with Rebecca Gilling as Mary Dillon and Tom E. Lewis as Mandaru. Directed by Tim Burstall; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Burstall
- John Stanton as Lance Dillon
- Rebecca Gilling as Mary Dillon
- Tom E. Lewis as Mandaru
- John Jarratt as Mick Conrad
Also Starring in The Naked Country
· 14 more- Simon Chilvers Inspector Poole
- Peter Graham Driver
- Ivar Kants Sergeant Neil Adams
- Peter Noble Gilligan
- Malcolm Cork Constable Des O'Day
- Roger Cox Publican
- Donald Blitner Billy Jo
- Neela Dey Menyan
- Hector Thomas Willinja
- Kevin McKellar Jacky-Boy
- Marlene Bell Big Sally
- Michael Cockatoo Tanglefoot
- Neville Jingles Renegade: Tjumi
- Curtis Kelly Renegade: Yandedah
More from Tim Burstall
More films directed by Tim Burstall: Nightmare at Bittercreek, Kangaroo, Attack Force Z and The Last of the Knucklemen.
The Naked Country Also Known As
Also known as “Nacktes Land”.
- Also known as
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- Nacktes Land
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The Naked Country FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Naked Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Naked Country?
The Naked Country runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Naked Country released?
The Naked Country was released on July 25, 1985.
Who directed The Naked Country?
The Naked Country was directed by Tim Burstall.
More films by Tim Burstall Who is in the cast of The Naked Country?
The Naked Country stars John Stanton as Lance Dillon, Rebecca Gilling as Mary Dillon and Tom E. Lewis as Mandaru, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Naked Country have a post-credit scene?
No. The Naked Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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