Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-western" theme.
McLeod's Daughters is a drama/romance TV show set in rural Australia. It follows the story of an 18-year-old female rancher and her half-sister as they navigate family relationships, conflicts, and falling in love. The show explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of running a farm.
The Man from Snowy River follows the story of a courageous stockman in 19th-century Australia as he embarks on a series of adventures in the rugged Australian wilderness. With breathtaking landscapes and a captivating storyline, the series showcases the challenges and triumphs of Australian pioneers.
Five Mile Creek is a western television drama series produced in Australia; starred Liz Burch, Louise Caire Clark, Rod Mullinar, Jay Kerr, Michael Caton, Peter Carroll, Gus Mercurio, Martin Lewis, Priscilla Weems and a young Nicole Kidman. Jonathan Frakes was a guest star as Maggie's estranged husband, Adam Scott. The series aired on the Disney Channel in the US in the 1980s.
An unmistakable Australian icon - a smoking revolver, two piercing eyes behind a makeshift mask of armour. But beyond the armour, behind the eyes was a man both ruthless and gentle, rugged and kind - the infamous last outlaw, Ned Kelly was his name. Both revered and reviled throughout the ages Ned Kelly was an Irish-Australian battler-cum-bushranger, fiercely independent and pushed into action by the repressive colonial authorities of the time. The Last Outlaw examines the life of Ned Kelly, and expounds the legend from early indiscretions and the formation of his gang through to the violent killings at Stringy Bark Creek, culminating in his explosive last stand and shoot out at Glenrowan. The Last Outlaw is a remarkable four-part miniseries presentation that deflects historical judgement and allows the legend to live on.
In the Bendigo Goldfields in 1855, the charismatic headman of the Chinese mining camp suddenly finds himself struggling to maintain the fragile harmony between Chinese and European diggers and authorities when a murdered European woman is discovered to have links with the Chinese community.
In Mystery Road, an Australian TV show set in the outback, a detective investigates a murder while facing racism and betrayal. The show explores themes of family relationships, friendship, and the clash of cultures. As the detective uncovers the truth, he must navigate the challenges of a harsh landscape and a town filled with secrets.
Rush was an Australian television series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 1974 and 1976. The first 13 episodes were produced in 1974 and filmed in black and white. In 1976, 13 more episodes were produced, in colour, in conjunction with French production company Antenne 2. Each series featured a different cast with the exception of John Waters.
In 1939, an Englishwoman inherits a sprawling ranch in northern Australia and reluctantly makes a pact with a stockman to drive 2000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and form a bond while facing a changing world on the brink of World War II.
In 1880s Australia, a notorious outlaw offers a proposition to a lawman: if he can find and kill his older brother within nine days, his younger brother will be spared from execution. As they embark on the chase, they encounter dangerous gangs, treacherous hideouts, and unexpected surprises. The lawman must navigate the dark underbelly of the Australian outback and confront his own moral compass.
Whiplash is a British/Australian television series made by the Seven Network and ATV and ITC Entertainment. Filmed in 1959-60, the series was first broadcast in September 1960 in the United Kingdom followed by Australia in February 1961 and had opening titles featuring the Australian locale and terrain and a dozen wild kangaroos as a Cobb & Co stage passed pulled by a team of five horses driven by Cobb himself.
Based on the novel of the same name, 'True History of the Kelly Gang' is a crime drama set in 19th century Australia. It follows the life of Ned Kelly, a notorious bushranger, and his gang as they commit a series of daring crimes and evade capture by the police. The film explores themes of violence, revenge, and the struggle between fiction and fact. It also delves into the relationship between Ned Kelly and his mother, highlighting the influence she had on his life. This gripping historical fiction offers a unique and insightful perspective on Australian folklore and the country's criminal history.
Eureka Stockade is a 1984 Australian miniseries based on the battle of Eureka Stockade. It reunited the producer, writer, director and star of A Town Like Alice.
Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, with the help of an Aboriginal tracker, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family.
An American sharpshooter named Matthew Quigley travels to Australia in the 19th century to work for a wealthy rancher. However, he soon discovers that his new employer is involved in a dangerous conflict with an Australian aborigine tribe. As he becomes embroiled in the conflict, Quigley must use his skills and ingenuity to survive.
In a dystopian future where society has collapsed, a man named Eric is robbed of his car by a gang and sets out on a dangerous journey to track them down and retrieve it.
Cash and Company was an Australian television period adventure series, set during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s. The original series consisted of 13 one hour episodes, filmed in colour and on location in rural Victoria. Production began in July 1974 and the series premiered in Sydney on the Seven Network on 26 May 1975, in Melbourne on 29 May, and in Brisbane a few weeks previously. It was also was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and was sold to Sweden, Holland, Yugoslavia, Ireland, Norway, Rhodesia and Nigeria. The series was also shown at Sunday lunchtime in the United Kingdom by the London Weekend Television Network, in advance of its airing in Australia. It was produced by Homestead Films, a TV production company set up by Patrick Edgeworth and Russell Hagg, who had worked together at Crawford Productions on Matlock Police. Edgeworth's brother is the musician Ron Edgeworth, who was married to Judith Durham of The Seekers. The episodes dealt with the adventures of bushrangers Sam Cash and his partner Joe Brady and a helpful widow, Jessica Johnson. Cash and Brady were fugitives, constantly absconding from the authorities, led by the corrupt police trooper Lieutenant Keogh. Other regular and recurring characters included Jessica’s father in law and her servant, Annie.
Set in the 1890s, a young man takes on the dangerous job of capturing wild horses and faces numerous challenges, including a fierce rivalry and a treacherous river, as he strives to save his father's struggling ranch.
In Stingaree, an aspiring singer is mistaken for a famous musician and becomes involved in a stagecoach robbery. He then takes on the persona of Stingaree, a notorious highwayman, and uses his newfound fame to become a hero, all while trying to win the heart of a woman. Set in the year 1874, this adventure-filled movie takes place in Australia and features horseback riding, passionate kisses, and a dramatic showdown with the villains. Will Stingaree be able to maintain his secret identity and rescue the woman he loves?
Ned Kelly (2003) is a riveting crime drama that follows the true story of Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian outlaw who led a resistance against the law enforcement in the late 19th century. The movie explores Kelly's life of lawlessness, his struggles with the police, and his ultimate capture and arrest.
Not Quite Hollywood is a documentary film that explores the wild and rebellious world of Australian cinema during the 70s and 80s. It delves into the rise of exploitation films and their impact on the Australian film industry. The film showcases the unconventional filmmaking techniques, violence, sexuality, and the unique creativity of the Australian film industry during that period.