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Robbery Under Arms (1985)

Movie ★ 6.5 141 min

Western History

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

Ken Hannam Director Donald Crombie Director Graeme Koetsveld Writer Tony Morphett Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 28, 1985
Runtime
141 min
IMDb
tt0089925
Language

Cast

Sam Neill Sam Neill Capt. Starlight Steven Vidler Steven Vidler Dick Marston Christopher Cummins Jim Marston Liz Newman Gracey Jane Menelaus Jane Menelaus Aileen Andy Anderson Andy Anderson George Deborah Coulls Deborah Coulls Kate Susie Lindeman Susie Lindeman Jeannie Elaine Cusick Mum Ed Devereaux Ed Devereaux Ben Tom E. Lewis Tom E. Lewis Warrigal Robert Grubb Robert Grubb Sir Frederick Morringer David Bradshaw Goring John Dick Trooper Fall Michael Duffield Michael Duffield Mr. Falkland Keith Smith Trooper Spring Barbara West Barbara West Mrs. Falkland Jack Harris Big warder

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Frequently asked questions

What is Robbery Under Arms about?
Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.
Who directed Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms was directed by Ken Hannam, Donald Crombie.
Who stars in Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms stars Sam Neill, Steven Vidler, Christopher Cummins, Liz Newman.
When was Robbery Under Arms released?
Robbery Under Arms is a 1985 western, history film.
Where can I watch Robbery Under Arms?
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