The Man from Snowy River (1982)
Genre: Western
Duration: 102 minuten
Country:
Australia
Directed by: George Miller
Stars: Tom Burlinson, Kirk Douglas and Terence Donovan
IMDb score:
7,2 (10.828)
Releasedate: 25 March 1982
The Man from Snowy River plot
"The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man."
Jim grew up on his father's farm in the Australian mountains. After his father's death, he has to descend to earn money so that the farm can be maintained. Then his eye falls on the beautiful Jessica, but her father sees nothing in this farm boy. In addition, Jim is accused of letting go of several horses, including a valuable stallion. To prove his innocence and regain his respect, he sets out to return the horses to their owner.
Actors and actresses
Jim Craig
Jessica Harrison
Henry Craig
Harrison / Spur
Clancy
Mountain Man
Kane
Curly
Frew
Mrs. Bailey
Reviews & comments
Sol1
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- 586 messages
- 261 votes
According to the opening credits, the film is based on the poem of the same name by the Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson. He himself returns in a small role in a scene at a train station in the bush. Figures such as Harrison and Clancy in this story come from other work by Banjo Paterson.
The story of The Man from Snowy River is not immediately sensational. After the death of his father, a young cowboy, Jim Craig, must gain the trust of Harrison, a wealthy ranch owner, as a jack of all trades. Jim Craig is supported by Clancy, a living legend in the Australian bush and by Spur, Harrison's brother. That trust is dented, because it seems as if Jim has let one of Harrison's horses escape. That horse has joined a wild herd.
A romance between Jim Craig and Harrison's daughter Jessica plays right through this. The middle section of the film in particular threatens to become rather predictable, partly due to the elaboration of that romance. The ending of the film, which includes the exceptionally well-filmed hunt for the herd of horses, is not entirely unexpected in terms of story.
In the composition of this film, the story seems to lag behind the attention paid to the images. Due to the good acting (indeed like Kirk Douglas's) and the various beautiful shots of the horses throughout The Man from Snowy River, on balance this results in a more than satisfactory performance.
Small 4* or spacious 3.5*.
According to the end credits, the film was shot in the Australian towns of Merrijig and Mansfield (and surroundings), in the Australian state of Victoria. Apparently an annual rodeo is still held in the first town.
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scorsese
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- 13430 messages
- 11265 votes
Good film in which a young man goes to work on a ranch after the death of his father. Simply a western with a beautiful story. No shortage of beautiful pictures of the Australian landscape, sunsets and horses. Kirk Douglas is in his element here in an entertaining dual role. It could have been a bit rawer at times.
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Filmkriebel
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- 10133 messages
- 4740 votes
A really nice movie. It's more of a Disney-like family film than a typical western, but damn, this was compelling. You could say it's about the rise of a legendary rancher. After the death of his father, Jim goes to work for a wealthy horse breeder and cattle rancher. He is hardworking and liked, especially by his boss's daughter. Although Kirk Douglas' double role seems a bit strange, I certainly thought the young couple were excellent in their roles. There is some romance and this was not at all disappointing here, on the contrary. Those who love horse (movies) will also find something to their liking... the action scenes with the horses, especially the one at the end, are among the most beautifully filmed I have seen. The entire film is actually very beautifully shot. It's a shame that this remains so much under the radar. I definitely want to see the sequel.
Translated from Dutch · View originalPre- and sequels
The Man from Snowy River II
1988
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