Main Cast: Rupert Everett, Hugo Weaving, Catherine McClements, Arthur Dignam, Jennifer Claire
Release Year: 1987
Country: AU
Run Time: 101 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
Harry Ironmaster (Rupert Everett) is an aristocratic and wealthy young man, which in his time and place should put him pretty much on top of the world. However, he is responsible for a horse-drawn coach accident in which his father is killed and he himself loses an arm. Not only that, but his favored pastime of horse-riding is no longer possible for him. His girlfriend, the doctor's daughter, wants to draw him out of his depression, but nothing seems to help. Harry's low state begins to lift when he makes friends with Ned, the very capable driver of a local express coach to Sydney. They are both aware that trains will soon replace these huge wagons, and Ned agrees to work for Harry. This costume drama boasts some beautiful cinematography, and is based on a best-selling novel by Kathleen Peyton. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
Pat Bishop; Adam Cockburn - Violet Head; Ralph Cotterill - Sam; Anna Lee - Worn woman; Keith Smith - Sickly man; Tim Elliott - Lord Ironminster; Bruce Stewart - Minister; Jack Allen - Shopkeeper
Credit
Liz Mullinar - Casting, Graham Purcell - Costume Designer, Phil Rich - First Assistant Director, Di Drew - Director, Don Saunders - Editor, David Thomas - Executive Producer, Allan Zavod - Composer (Music Score), Danny Batterham - Camera Operator, Neil Angwin - Production Designer, Peter James - Cinematographer, Stephen Grives - Producer, Basil Appleby - Producer, Tom Oliver - Producer, Syd Butterworth - Sound/Sound Designer, Helen Hodgman - Screenwriter, Kathleen Peyron - Book Author
