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Adaptation of Kangaroo D. H. Lawrence , 1923 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 1987... 1987 Kangaroo
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Film Details - Western Pacific Films ; Naked Country Productions , 1987

Producers:

Mark Josem, William T. Marshall, Peter Sherman, and Robert Ward (executive producers).
Ross Dimsey (producer).

Production Companies:

Western Pacific Films.
Naked Country Productions.

Director of Photography:

Dan Burstall.

Editors:

Edward McQueen-Mason.

Production Designers:

Tracy Watt.

Music:

Nathan Waks.

Cast:

Including Colin Friels (Richard Somers), Judy Davis (Harriet Somers), John Walton (Jack Calcott), Julie Nihill (Vicki Calcott), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Kangaroo), Peter Hehir (Jaz), Peter Cummins (Struthers), and Tim Robertson (O'Neill).

Release Dates:

13 March 1987 (USA).

30 April 1987 (Australia).


Location:

  • Filmed in Melbourne.

Awards:

  • AFI Award, Best Actress in a Lead Role (won), 1986.
  • AFI Award, Best Achievement in Costume Design (won), 1986.
  • AFI Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (nominated), 1986.
  • Moscow International Film Festival, Golden Prize (nominated), 1987.
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