We of the Never Never

Nov 4, 1982

2h 14m

★ 5.6

The story of the love and courage of a remarkable woman

Overview

Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.

Genres

Drama

Western

Production Companies

Adam Packer Film Productions

Film Corporation of Western Australia

We of the Never Never Trailers

Cast

Jeannie Gunn

Angela Punch McGregor

Aeneas Gunn

Arthur Dignam

Dan

Martin Vaughan

Jack

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Dandy

John Jarratt

Mac

Tony Barry

Jackeroo

Tom E. Lewis

Goggle Eye

Donald Blitner

Rosie

Mawuyul Yanthalawuy

Cheon

Cecil Parkee

Bett Bett

Sibina Willy

Landlord

Tex Morton

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