Kirk Douglas,
Jack Thompson,
Tom Burlinson,
Sigrid Thornton,
Lorraine Bayly
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Inspired by an epic poem by A.B. "Banjo" Patterson, The Man From Snowy River was a major step forward for the regenerated Australian film industry of the early '80s. This "down-under Western" spotligh... read more
Directed by: George Miller
Release Date: November 3, 1982
Keywords:
grew up,
kirk douglas,
snowy river,
tom burlinson,
Kirk Douglas ,
Snowy River ,
Tom Burlinson ,
Jim Craig
DVD Release Date: May 28, 2002
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April 8, 2010This movie is set in the 1880's in the Australian frontier, the acting and story line are good with brillant scenery and musical score.
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March 8, 2010Outstanding Aussie 'family' western with Tom Burlinson as the young man who falls in love with his boss's daughter. Kirk Douglas has great fun playing twin roles: a wealthy rancher and his one-legged prospector brother.
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March 23, 2008Predictable at times. Didn't care for the ending. I hope the second movie ends better.
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May 1, 2010This is a coming-of-age-story about a young rancher named Jim Craig who is left to find work at the Harrison Cattle Ranch after his father dies in a horsing incident. Whilst there, he falls in love with the boss's daughter Jessica. Kirk Douglas plays the dual role of two estrange... read more
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April 22, 2011I really liked this movie as a kid. I loved it when the horses they ran down the mountain it was the most beauitful scene that I have ever led my eye on.
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May 19, 2010A really beautiful film about life in the Australian frontier. This was one of my mom's favorite movies and for that reason alone I will always love it.
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October 2, 2008This movie still inspires me with the adventure, romance, and excitement of a hero born in the rough hill country who has to face incredible odds to become the man that he knew he could be.
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January 31, 2008kill me for being old fashined, but I love this movie! it's sooooo cute! (pluss his horse is amazing!)
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November 3, 2007One of my parents' favorite movies,too, this is one that I still watch every once in awhile. The sequel is every bit as good, too.
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August 24, 2007This is my favorite movie of all time! It tells the timeless story of growing up. The setting in this movie is terrific!
Critic Reviews
December 12, 2008
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
December 15, 2002
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)
...classic entertainment for families.
October 29, 2007
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com
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September 21, 2005
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy
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August 8, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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July 25, 2005
Jonathan R. Perry, Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)
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December 16, 2003
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