Kangaroo
1986 · 108 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama
A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
Directed by Tim Burstall · Written by Evan Jones
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Colin Friels Richard Somers -
Judy Davis Harriet Somers -
John Walton Jack Calcott -
Julie Nihill Vicki Calcott -
Hugh Keays-Byrne Kangaroo -
Peter Hehir Jaz -
Peter Cummins Struthers -
Tim Robertson O'Neill
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