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'''''The Man from Snowy River''''' is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison ([[Kirk Douglas]]), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson.
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'''''The Man from Snowy River''''' is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison ([[Kirk Douglas]]), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson. A sequel was released in 1988 titled ''Return to Snowy River''.
  
 
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Revision as of 00:18, 18 August 2019


The Man from Snowy River
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Theatrical Poster
Country AUS.jpg Australia
Directed by George T. Miller
Release Date 1982
Studio Edgley International
Distributor Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox
Main Cast
Character Actor
Jim Craig Tom Burlinson
Jessica Harrison Sigrid Thornton
Harrison/Spur Kirk Douglas
Curly Chris Haywood
Clancy Jack Thompson


The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison (Kirk Douglas), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson. A sequel was released in 1988 titled Return to Snowy River.


The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Snowy River:


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Martini-Henry Mk. I

At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan), grabs a Martini-Henry rifle in an attempt to shoot the stallion leading the brumby mob.

Martini-Henry Mk. I (1871-1876) - .577-.450 caliber
Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan) grabs his Martini-Henry rifle.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Stationhand Frew (Gus Mercurio) sleeps with, and brandishes a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine on two occasions. This an anachronistic as the film is set in 1888.

Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.
Frew (Gus Mercurio) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.
Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly (Chris Haywood) gets into a fight with Jim.

Colt Model 1878

On one occasion, Spur (Kirk Douglas), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun.

Colt Model 1878 - 12 gauge.
Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.

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