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|caption=''Theatrical Poster'' | |caption=''Theatrical Poster'' | ||
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|director=George T. Miller | |director=George T. Miller | ||
|date=1982 | |date=1982 | ||
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|distributor=Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox | |distributor=Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox | ||
|character1=Jim Craig | |character1=Jim Craig | ||
| − | |actor1= | + | |actor1=Tom Burlinson |
|character2=Jessica Harrison | |character2=Jessica Harrison | ||
| − | |actor2= | + | |actor2=Sigrid Thornton |
|character3=Harrison/Spur | |character3=Harrison/Spur | ||
|actor3=[[Kirk Douglas]] | |actor3=[[Kirk Douglas]] | ||
|character4=Curly | |character4=Curly | ||
| − | |actor4= | + | |actor4=Chris Haywood |
|character5=Clancy | |character5=Clancy | ||
| − | |actor5= | + | |actor5=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 ( | + | '''''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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| − | ==Martini-Henry== | + | ==Martini-Henry Mk. I== |
| − | At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig ( | + | 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. |
| − | [[Image:TMfSR_martini-henry.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Henry Craig ( | + | [[Image:Martini-HenryMarkI(1871-1876).jpg|500px|thumb|none|Martini-Henry Mk. I (1871-1876) - .577-.450 caliber]] |
| + | [[Image:TMfSR_martini-henry.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan) grabs his Martini-Henry rifle.]] | ||
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
| − | Stationhand Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) sleeps with, and brandishes a [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] on two occasions. | + | Stationhand Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) sleeps with, and brandishes a [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] on two occasions. This an anachronistic as the film is set in 1888. |
| + | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_winchester.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_winchester.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.]] | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_winchester1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly ([[Chris Haywood]]) gets into a fight with Jim.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_winchester1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly ([[Chris Haywood]]) gets into a fight with Jim.]] | ||
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==Colt Model 1878== | ==Colt Model 1878== | ||
On one occasion, Spur ([[Kirk Douglas]]), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun. | On one occasion, Spur ([[Kirk Douglas]]), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun. | ||
| + | [[Image:Colt1878.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Colt Model 1878 - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_shotgun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_shotgun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.]] | ||
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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.
The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Snowy River:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
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.
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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.
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.
