The Drover’s Wife

Based On the book by Leah Purcell

The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson, or simply The Drover's Wife, is a 2021 Australian revisionist Western film directed, written, and co-produced by Leah Purcell in her feature directorial debut. It is an adaptation of Purcell's 2016 play and a reimagining of Henry Lawson's 1892 short story. The film stars Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, and Jessica De Gouw. It tells the story of a woman and her stubborn determination to protect her family from the harshness of a life in 1893 in the Snowy Mountains.

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Release date:

March 18, 2021

Director:

Leah Purcell

Cast:

Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Tammy MacIntosh

Genre:

Historical, Western, Drama

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Year page:

2021 in adaptations