The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978

1h 53m

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The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

Directors

Writers

Thomas Keneally(novel by)
Fred Schepisi(screenplay by)
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Tom E. Lewis
Jimmie Blacksmith
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Freddy Reynolds
Mort Blacksmith
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Jack Thompson
Rev. Neville
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Don Crosby
Jack Newby
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Angela Punch McGregor
Gilda Marshall
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Steve Dodd
Tabidgi
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Ruth Cracknell
Mrs. Heather Newby
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Peter Sumner
Dowie Steed
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Ray Meagher
Dud Edmonds
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Jane Harders
Mrs. Healey
Julie Dawson
Martha Neville
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Jack Charles
Harry Edwards

Directors

Writers

Thomas Keneally(novel by)
Fred Schepisi(screenplay by)

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Release date

June 21, 1978 (United States)

Country of origin

Australia

Language

English

Production companies

Victorian Film
The Film House

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Box office

Budget

$1,380,000

Gross worldwide

$0

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