Movie Description
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
(1985)Overview
A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Boland
- Editor : Peter Err,Jenny Pretty
- Cast : Leo McKern,Weston Bate,Anne Scott,Len Williams,James McInerney,Les Barnes,Lloyd Ross,F. Alexander,K. E. Beazley,Harold White,Manning Clark,Norman Makin,H.C. Coombs,Tess Curtin,Norman D. Carlyon,Claude Curtin,Perce Mitchell,Reginald Pollard,Alfred Kemsley,Bob Hawke
Cast
Narrator
Himself (Historian & Author)
Herself (Creswick Historian)
Himself (Mining Historian)
Himself (Creswick Historian)
Himself (Brunswick Historian)
Himself (Curtin Biographer)
Himself (Australian Historian)
Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)
Himself
Himself (Historian & Author)
Himself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)
Himself (Economist & Historian)
Herself
Himself (A.D.C. to Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey)
Himself (Nephew of John Curtin)
Himself (Football Historian)
Himself (archive footage)
Himself
Himself
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleHell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-04-30
Original Language
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesJohn Boland and Associates,BTV-6 Ballarat
Genres
- Documentary
