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Burke and Wills

PG-13 1985 2h 20m History Drama List
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In 1861, explorers Robert O'Hara Burke (Jack Thompson) and William John Wills (Nigel Havers) lead the first colonial expedition to cross the barren center of the Australian continent. The brash, impulsive Burke forges an unlikely friendship with the quiet Wills as they brave the 2,000-mile journey from Melbourne to the northern coast of Australia. Together they must then complete the return trip with diminished supplies under threat of dehydration and death. Read More Read Less

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Walter Goodman New York Times ... runs short of plot even before the explorers run short of water. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1861, explorers Robert O'Hara Burke (Jack Thompson) and William John Wills (Nigel Havers) lead the first colonial expedition to cross the barren center of the Australian continent. The brash, impulsive Burke forges an unlikely friendship with the quiet Wills as they brave the 2,000-mile journey from Melbourne to the northern coast of Australia. Together they must then complete the return trip with diminished supplies under threat of dehydration and death.
Director
Graeme Clifford
Producer
Graeme Clifford, John Sexton
Rating
PG-13
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 20m
Sound Mix
Surround