The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him.
And the girl who helps him become a man.

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Jack Thompson, Sigrid Thornton, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, Tony Bonner

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You've got to treat the mountains like a high-spirited horse; never take it for granted." - Jim Craig

Why watch this? The horsemanship used to make this film is amazing and a thing of beauty.

Plot Summary: Following the death of his father, young Jim Craig leaves his mountain home to work on a cattle ranch in the lowlands where he falls for the wealthy rancher's daughter. Treated poorly by the other ranch hands, Jim must prove his worth and integrity when he is wrongly accused of setting a valuable horse free. He joins a thrilling pursuit to recover the horse, hoping to clear his name and earn the right to the woman he loves, all against a backdrop of breathtaking Australian wilderness.

Dad's Preview: This Aussie-Western features the wonderful Kirk Douglas playing two roles: Tough landowner, Mr. Harrison, and his peg-legged brother known only as Scar. Also turning in fine performances are the two young lead actors (and the subjects of the film's romance), Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton. This rich story follows a young man's tragedy, and his eventual journey to manhood. It's all set against the backdrop of rugged 1880's Australian mountain ranges, and the tough people who call it home. The scenery is breath-taking, as are the horses used in the film. I think it is one of the best modern Westerns to date.

Cambridge Productions, Edgley Int'l, Snowy River Investment Pty. Ltd.;
20th Century Fox