The Battlers

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Event The Battlers
Venue South Australia, SA
First Date 13 July 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Television
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Heidi Abbey Actor
Amanda Cross Actor Millie
Marcus Graham Actor Busker
Audine Leith Actor Dora Chester-Phipps
Jacqueline McKenzie Actor Dancy Smith
Anne Phelan Actor Ma Tyrell
Richard Piper Actor Apostle
Gary Sweet Actor Snow Grimshaw
Carl Vine Composer
George Ogilvie Director
Peter Yeldham Writer
Further Information Logie Awards - 1995 Winner - Most Popular Drama AFI Awards - 1994 Nominee - Best Actress in Leading Role - Jacqueline McKenzie AFI Awards - 1994 Nominee - Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 171579
Dataset AusStage