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Robbery Under Arms

"At last a movie as big as the legend"

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

Top Cast

  • Sam Neill

    Sam Neill

    Capt. Starlight

  • Steven Vidler

    Steven Vidler

    Dick Marston

  • Christopher Cummins

    Christopher Cummins

    Jim Marston

  • Liz Newman

    Liz Newman

    Gracey

  • Jane Menelaus

    Jane Menelaus

    Aileen

  • Andy Anderson

    Andy Anderson

    George

  • Deborah Coulls

    Deborah Coulls

    Kate

  • Susie Lindeman

    Susie Lindeman

    Jeannie

  • Elaine Cusick

    Elaine Cusick

    Mum

Overview

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

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