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The Man From Snowy River

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The Man From Snowy River (1982)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:8

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: After his father's death, young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) leaves his home in the Snowy River valley to work for a wealthy landlord, who happens to be the estranged twin brother of Jim's mentor, a... After his father's death, young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) leaves his home in the Snowy River valley to work for a wealthy landlord, who happens to be the estranged twin brother of Jim's mentor, a grizzled old prospector (both twins are played by Kirk Douglas). While fighting to earn his spurs by breaking a herd of wild horses, Jim falls in love with his employer's spunky daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton). When one of the horses escapes and the blame falls on Jim, the boy must return to the Australian hills where he grew up, in order to find the horse and come back a man. [More]

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Sigrid Thornton

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Sigrid Thornton

Director: George Miller

Director: George Miller

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The combination of its elements touches the Australian heart, elevating the ethos of a big, wonderful land and its hard headed, big hearted people on the screen

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...classic entertainment for families.

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09/14/02
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