The Shiralee (1957): Cast & Box Office
The Shiralee is a 1957 drama directed by Leslie Norman, starring Dana Wilson as Buster, Niall MacGinnis and Peter Finch. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $50 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Leslie Norman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shiralee About?
The premise of The Shiralee without spoilers.
After discovering his wife cheating, an itinerant Australian swagman leaves her and sets out with his young daughter, Buster. Together they wander from town to town and across isolated farms, confronting hardship and solitude while gradually building a deeper understanding and a stronger bond between father and child.
The Shiralee Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- australia
- female rear nudity
- daughter
- wife
- young
The Shiralee Cast & Characters
Dana Wilson leads the cast as Buster, with Niall MacGinnis as Beauty Kelly and Peter Finch as Macauley. Directed by Leslie Norman; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Norman
- Dana Wilson as Buster
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Niall MacGinnis as Beauty Kelly -
Peter Finch as Macauley -
Elizabeth Sellars as Marge
Also Starring in The Shiralee
· 31 more- Guy Doleman Son O'Neill
- Sid James Luke
- John Phillips Doctor
- Tessie O'Shea Bella
- Liz Fraser Chambermaid (uncredited)
- Charles Tingwell Jim Muldoon
- Bill Kerr Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- George Rose Donny
- Ed Devereaux Christy
- Reg Lye Desmond
- Russell Napier Parker
- Rosemary Harris Lily Parker
- Bill Hunter
- David Williams Goon
- Bruce Beeby Macauley's Solicitor
- Alec Mango Papadoulos
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- Mark Daly Sam
- Barbara Archer Shop Girl
- Betty McDowall Girl at Parkers
- John Cazabon Charlie the Butcher
- Lloyd Berrell Slipery
- Henry Murdoch Sam
- Frank Leighton Fred
- Lou Vernon Goon
- Bettina Dickson Nurse
- Gordon Glenwright Pete
- Nigel Lovell O'Hara
- Fred Goddard O'Hara's Assistant
- Clifford Hunter Stan
- Frank Raynor Store Keeper
- Chin Yu Half-Caste Girl
The Shiralee Box Office
The Shiralee grossed $50 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$50
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The Shiralee FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Shiralee, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shiralee?
The Shiralee runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Shiralee released?
The Shiralee was released on July 11, 1957.
Who directed The Shiralee?
The Shiralee was directed by Leslie Norman.
More films by Leslie Norman Who is in the cast of The Shiralee?
The Shiralee stars Dana Wilson as Buster, Niall MacGinnis as Beauty Kelly and Peter Finch as Macauley, among 35 credited actors.
How much did The Shiralee make at the box office?
The Shiralee grossed $50 worldwide.
Does The Shiralee have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shiralee has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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