Movie Description
A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia
(1988)Overview
A documentary style drama depicting the life and times of one of Australia's greatest explorers. Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate the vast island continent known in the 18th century as New Holland. However few people are aware that he was also the first person to formally name it Australia.
Featured Crew
- Director : Antony J. Bowman
- Producer : Jack Smith
- Cast : Edward Woodward
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleA Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 45m
Genres
- Documentary




















