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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978)

Movie108 min

IMDb7.3/ 10CTV score7.1/ 10

Where to watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in Australia

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription) and free on ABC iView and SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $3.99.

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About The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The true story of a part aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

Year
1978
Genres
Drama, Biography, History, Crime
Runtime
108 min
Director
Fred Schepisi
Top cast
Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett, Jack Thompson

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

  • Tom E. Lewisas Jimmie Blacksmith
  • Freddy Reynoldsas Mort Blacksmith
  • Ray Barrettas Farrell
  • Jack Thompsonas Rev. Neville
  • Don Crosbyas Jack Newby
  • Angela Punch McGregoras Gilda Marshall
  • Steve Doddas Tabidgi
  • Peter Carrollas McCready
  • Ruth Cracknellas Mrs. Heather Newby
  • Elizabeth Alexanderas Petra Graf
  • Peter Sumneras Dowie Steed
  • Tim Robertsonas Healey
  • Ray Meagheras Dud Edmonds
  • Brian Andersonas Hyberry
  • Jane Hardersas Mrs. Healey
Director
Fred Schepisi
Screenplay
Fred Schepisi
Novel
Thomas Keneally
Producer
Fred Schepisi
Original Music Composer
Bruce Smeaton
Director of Photography
Ian Baker

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Netflix in Australia?

No, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video and free on ABC iView and SBS On Demand.

Can I watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith for free in Australia on ABC iView and SBS On Demand.

Can I rent or buy The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $9.99) and Fetch TV (rent from $3.99, buy from $10.99).