The Best Western Movies Ever Made
The man from snowy river (1982)
The Man From Snowy River is one of Australia’s contribution to the western film genre. Based on the revered Australian legend, the film showcased horses galloping through vast landscapes which made audiences around the world fall in love with this flick.
Movie Plot: In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, Jim takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
- Rated: PG
- Released: 05 Nov 1982 in Australia
- Runtime: 102 min
- Starring: Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Kirk Douglas, Tommy Dysart
- BoxOffice: $20,659,423
- Awards: Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
The Man from Snowy River was Written by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem), John Dixon (screenplay), Cul Cullen (from a script by) and directed by George Miller and produced by Cambridge Productions.
7.3/10 IMDB Rating
85% Rotten Tomatoes
63/100 Metacritic
85% Rotten Tomatoes
63/100 Metacritic
