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      Burke and Wills

      PG-13 1985 2h 20m History Drama List
      Reviews In 1861, explorers Robert O'Hara Burke (Jack Thompson) and William John Wills (Nigel Havers) lead the first colonial expedition to cross the barren center of the Australian continent. The brash, impulsive Burke forges an unlikely friendship with the quiet Wills as they brave the 2,000-mile journey from Melbourne to the northern coast of Australia. Together they must then complete the return trip with diminished supplies under threat of dehydration and death. Read More Read Less

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      Walter Goodman New York Times ... runs short of plot even before the explorers run short of water. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1861, explorers Robert O'Hara Burke (Jack Thompson) and William John Wills (Nigel Havers) lead the first colonial expedition to cross the barren center of the Australian continent. The brash, impulsive Burke forges an unlikely friendship with the quiet Wills as they brave the 2,000-mile journey from Melbourne to the northern coast of Australia. Together they must then complete the return trip with diminished supplies under threat of dehydration and death.
      Director
      Graeme Clifford
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 20m
      Sound Mix
      Surround