The Man from Snowy River

"The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man."

Nov 5 1982 PG 1h 42m
Adventure, Drama, Romance

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.

Plot

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet. Kirk Douglas plays two roles as twin brothers who haven't spoken for years, one of whom was Jim's father's best friend and the other of whom is the father of the girl he wants to marry. A 20 year old feud re-erupts, catching Jim and Jessica in the middle of it as Jim is accused of letting a prize stallion loose.

Written by

A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, John Dixon, Cul Cullen

Directed by

George Miller

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Cambridge Productions, Michael Edgley International, Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
10,733
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA