Archer is a 1985 Australian made-for-television western drama film about the true story of Archer, the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup and his 17-year-old strapper, Dave Power. Directed by Denny Lawrence, it was filmed in New South Wales' Sydney outskirts, Baulkham Hills, Megalong Valley and Snowy Mountains and Victoria's Melbourne.[1]
Archer | |
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Based on | idea by Mike Norris Bob Ellis |
Written by | Anne Brooksbank |
Directed by | Denny Lawrence |
Starring | Brett Climo Robert Coleby Nicole Kidman |
Music by | Chris Neal |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Moya Iceton |
Cinematography | Frank Hammond |
Editor | Ted Ötton |
Running time | 128 mins |
Production companies | Roadshow Coote & Carroll Australian Film Commission |
Original release | |
Release | 3 November 1985 |
Cast
edit- Brett Climo as Dave Power
- Robert Coleby as Etienne de Mestre
- Nicole Kidman as Catherine
- Tony Barry as Squatter
- Paul Bertram as Lord Alfred
- Anna-Maria Monticelli as Anna Swift
- Ned Lander as Jack Curtis
- Doreen Warburton as Cook
- Claire Corbett as Maid
- Brian Anderson as Mailman
- John Spicer as Butler
- Robin Bowering as Mr Power
- Helen McDonald as Mrs Power
- Karyn Greig as Mrs de Mestre
- Bradey Meehan as Boy
- Shari Flood as Girl
References
edit- ^ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p6-8
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