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Robbery Under Arms

Robbery Under Arms

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Robbery Under Arms
1985 2h 21m6.4

Robbery Under Arms

“At last a movie as big as the legend”

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Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

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DirectorDonald Crombie
ScreenplayGraeme Koetsveld, Tony Morphett
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 28, 1985
CountryAustralia
Languageen
Runtime2h 21m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.2 / 10
Votes5
GenresWestern, History
StudioSouth Australian Film Corporation, ITC Entertainment
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Cast

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Capt. Starlight

Steven Vidler

Steven Vidler

Dick Marston

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Christopher Cummins

Jim Marston

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Liz Newman

Gracey

Jane Menelaus

Jane Menelaus

Aileen

Andy Anderson

Andy Anderson

George

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Deborah Coulls

Kate

Susie Lindeman

Susie Lindeman

Jeannie

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Elaine Cusick

Mum

Ed Devereaux

Ed Devereaux

Ben

Tom E. Lewis

Tom E. Lewis

Warrigal

Robert Grubb

Robert Grubb

Sir Frederick Morringer

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David Bradshaw

Goring

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John Dick

Trooper Fall

Michael Duffield

Michael Duffield

Mr. Falkland

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Keith Smith

Trooper Spring

Barbara West

Barbara West

Mrs. Falkland

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Jack Harris

Big warder

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Tony Allison

Jury foreman

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Imelda Blackwell

Singer in pub

Rob George

Rob George

Barman

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Claire Benito

Tattooed lady

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Glenn Boswell

Dick's mate

Edmund Pegge

Edmund Pegge

Peter Dawson

Edwin Hodgeman

Edwin Hodgeman

Jack Benson

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Roger Cardwell

Traveling salesman

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Graham Caldwell

Lounger outside pub

Marcus Eyre

Marcus Eyre

Host (border shanty)

Jim Daly

Jim Daly

Man with shotgun

Paul Chubb

Paul Chubb

Mungo

Joe D'Amato

Joe D'Amato

Trooper Shearer

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Tony Roberts

Florenzo

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Ian Gray

Coach driver

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Warwick Cooper

Mullockson

Patrick Frost

Patrick Frost

Anglican minister

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Henry Salter

Detective

Peter Cummins

Peter Cummins

Moran

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Edward Caddick

Shanty keeper

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Kathryn Fisher

Lady of Fashion

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Maurice Howie

Falkland's butler

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John Randells

Juryman

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Graham Craig

Squatter on jury

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Peter Goerecke

Court clerk

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Michael Spargo

Thin warder

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Craig Adams

Warder doctor

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Joel Rambouts

Warder

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John Kelly

Old convict

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David Burchell

Prison governor

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Owen Stickels

Sergeant (Sydney)

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Carmel Young

Lady of Fashion

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Simon Dent

Leo McCarthy

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Rob Van Amstel

Joe McCarthy

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Mladen Mladenov

Rich digger

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Maureen Sherlock

Rich digger's lady

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Graham Duckett

Gambling curate

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Christopher Smith

Digger

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Sydney Feldheim

Gold Commissioner

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Fred Draxler

Circus dwarf

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Jenny Elliott

Farm wife

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Leo Taylor

Prosecutor

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Gordon Cole

Mr. Hood

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Martin Klavins

McKellar

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Peter Dunn

Jones

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David Jobling

Rourke

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Wayne Anthoney

Norris

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Peter Davies

Bank clerk

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Mike Bakaloff

Desk clerk

Don Barker

Don Barker

Wilson

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Robin Harrison

John Dawson

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Kevin Scully

Drinker in shanty

Celine O'Leary

Celine O'Leary

Predatory Daughter #1

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Gabe Kelly

Predatory daughter #2

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Paul Brennan

Young Richard

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Paula Carter

Nun / Nurse

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Russell Manion

Telegraph clerk

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Susan Guerin

Miss Falkland

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Jimmy James

Aboriginal tracker

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Theo Benton

Gentlemen cricket match (1985) (uncredited)

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Bill Stacey

Falkland stockman (uncredited)

Meme Thorne

Meme Thorne

(uncredited)

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Bryan Young

Barman (uncredited)

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Dave Flannagan

Swaggie

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Where can I watch Robbery Under Arms?

Robbery Under Arms (1985) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Robbery Under Arms about?

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the...

Who directed Robbery Under Arms?

Robbery Under Arms (1985) was directed by Donald Crombie. The film is a Western, History production with a runtime of 2h 21m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is Robbery Under Arms?

Robbery Under Arms runs 2h 21m (141 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 5 votes. Genre: Western, History.

Is Robbery Under Arms worth watching?

Robbery Under Arms is rated 6.4/10 by 5 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Western and History fans.