The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Based On the book by Thomas Keneally

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is a 1978 Australian drama film directed, written and produced by Fred Schepisi, and starring Tom E. Lewis (billed at the time as Tommy Lewis), Freddy Reynolds and Ray Barrett. The film also featured early appearances by Bryan Brown, Arthur Dignam, and John Jarratt. It is an adaptation of the 1972 novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith by Thomas Keneally. The story is about an exploited Aboriginal Australian who commits murder and goes into hiding.

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Release date:

June 21, 1978

Director:

Fred Schepisi

Cast:

Tom E. Lewis, Angela Punch McGregor, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, John Jarratt

Genre:

Western, Bushranging

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Year page:

1978 in adaptations