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Burke and Wills

Burke & Wills is a 1985 Australian adventure film directed by Graeme Clifford, starring Jack Thompson and Nigel Havers. The film is based on the true story of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition across Australia. The film follows the tragic expedition of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills in their crossing of Australia's interior in 1860. The film's account of the story changes the expedition's ending by having the explorers actually reach the northern coast.

Year: 1985
Genre: Drama, Australian Film, True Stories, Biography
Country: Australia
Director: Graeme Clifford
Starring: Chris Haywood, Drew Forsythe, Greta Scacchi, Jack Thompson, Nigel Havers, Ralph Cotterill, Matthew Fargher, Ron Blanchard
Duration: 134 Minutes
Rating: PG
Location in store: Australian Film

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