Cast
Tommy Lewis Freddy Reynolds 
Angela Punch McGregor 
Ray Barrett 
Jack Thompson Steve Dodd
Credits
Written by: 
Fred Schepisi
Plot
In early 20th-century Australia, a young Aboriginal man of mixed descent tries to make a place for himself among white settlers, and after repeated humiliations turns to violence.
Sinekatalog’s take
A harsh, powerful drama about racism and colonial violence.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (2,866 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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