The Life of Harry Dare

Australia, 1995

Film
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Harry Dare’s troubles began the day he sighted the Kombi van and despite the warnings of ‘Bad Spirit Trouble’, he just had to have it. When the van is stolen, Harry embarks on a journey with his young estranged son Jim to find it. What Harry really discovers is a more meaningful relationship with his son. Stars John Moore as Harry and Aaron Wilton as Jim.

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Collection

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Credits

director

Aleski Vellis

producer

Terry J. Charatsis

production company

Australian Film Commission

Infinity Pictures

South Australian Film Corporation

Duration

01:30:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1995

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

306973

Language

English

Subject categories

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

Wikidata

Q15039826

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