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Adaptation of
We of the Never-Never
1908
single work
novel
Issue Details:
First known date:
1982...
1982
We of the Never Never
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Film Details - Adams Packer Film Productions , 1982
Producers:
Phillip Adams (executive producer).
Greg Tepper (producer).
Production Companies:
Adam Packer Film Productions.
Finance Organisations:
Film Corporation of Western Australia.
Director of Photography:
Gary Hansen.
Editors:
Cliff Hayes.
Production Designers:
Josephine Ford.
Music:
Peter Best.
Cast:
Including Angela Punch McGregor (Jeannie Gunn), Arthur Dignam (Aeneas Gunn), Martin Vaughan (Dan), Lewis Fitz-Gerald (Jack), John Jarratt (Dandy), Tony Barry (Mac), Tommy Lewis (Jackaroo), Donald Blitner (Goggle Eye), Mawuyul Yanthalawuy (Rosie), Cecil Parkee (Cheon), and Sibina Willy (Bett Bett).
Release Dates:
4 November 1982 (Australia).
Location:
- Filmed in the Northern Territory, including Katherine, Mataranka, and Roper River.
Post Production:
Spectrum Films International.
Awards:
- Best Achievement in Cinematography, AFI Award, 1982.
- Best Achievement in Costume Design (nomination), AFI Award, 1982.
- Best Original Music Score (nomination), AFI Award, 1982.
Settings:
- Roper River area, East Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory,
