Sons of Matthew

Sons of Matthew

1949 · 107 min · ★ 5.3 · Adventure, Drama, Romance

The story of five brothers who homestead, with other settlers, on the virgin plateaus of the Australian bush country.

Directed by Charles Chauvel · Written by Charles Chauvel

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