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Burke & Wills (1985)

PG-13 · 1985-10-30 · 2h 20m · EN
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They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.

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Graeme CliffordDirectorMichael ThomasWriter
Budget
$9M
Box office
$1.6M

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Top billed cast

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Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonRobert O'Hara BurkeNigel HaversNigel HaversWilliam John WillsGreta ScacchiGreta ScacchiJulia MatthewsMatthew FargherMatthew FargherJohn KingRalph CotterillRalph CotterillCharley GrayChris HaywoodChris HaywoodTom McDonaghMonroe ReimersMonroe ReimersDost MahometRon BlanchardRon BlanchardBill PattonHugh Keays-ByrneHugh Keays-ByrneAmbrose KyteArthur DignamArthur DignamSir William StawellKen GoodletKen GoodletDoctor John MasadamJulie HamiltonJulie HamiltonMrs. Kyte

Keywords

Victorian englandJournalistJourneyTragedy19th centuryMazeCountdownDesertAustraliaRescue operationSandstormAborigineOutbackAustralian history

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · HistoryTheme affinityVictorian England · Journalist · JourneyDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference215954Actor preference67011 · 87633 · 213823

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Frequently asked questions about Burke & Wills

What is Burke & Wills about?

A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.

How long is Burke & Wills?

Burke & Wills has a runtime of 140 minutes.