The Drover's wife

Australia, 1985

Film

The Australian myth of Russell Drysdale’s painting “The Drover’s Wife” retold from a different perspective. Based on a short story by Murray Bail. Cast includes Elaine Gay, Jeff Ashby and Martin Vaughan. (Awards: Winner of Rouben Mamoulian Award, Sydney Film Festival 1985)

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production company

AFTRS

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

director

Sue Brooks

Duration

00:16:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1985

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