The Man from Snowy River.

Name: The Man from Snowy River
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Released: 1982-11-05
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly

A mountain rider finds his footing.

After his father's death, a young Australian horseman takes work on a wealthy ranch. Falling for the owner's daughter and joining a dangerous horse roundup force him to prove himself in an unfamiliar world.

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Why it’s a little special

Mountain landscapes and accomplished riding give this coming-of-age romance its memorable sense of place.

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US film rating

A parent's death, dangerous riding, animal injury, fights, mild language, and romance.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Tommy Dysart, Bruce Kerr
Written by: John Dixon, Fred Cullen
Produced by: Geoff Burrowes
Release date: November 5, 1982
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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