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1985
Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O'Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south, to the north, a distance of 3,250 km.
Running time: 1h 38m
| Director | Bob Weis |
|---|---|
| Writers | Philip Dalkin |
| Composer(s) | Paul Grabowsky, Red Symons |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Release Date | 1985 |
| Production Company(s) | Stony Desert, Australian Film Commission, Film Victoria |
Robert O'Hara Burke
William John Wills
Charley Gray
John King
Sir William Stawell
John Macadam
Julia Matthews
William Wright
William Brahe
Patton
Mr. Lewis
Constable
Ambrose
Beckler
McDonough
Publican
George Landells
Dost Mahammet
Charles
Michael
Godfrey
Carpenter
Menindee Local
Welch
Boy in Tent
Boy no. 1
Boy no. 2
Father
Dancer 'Landells'
Dancer 'Wills'
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