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The Plains of Heaven
The Plains of Heaven
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The Plains of Heaven

1983
1h 20m
Drama
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1983

Runtime

1h 20m

Storyline

Two technicians manning a tracking station on the Victorian High Plains pursue opposite ways of coping with isolation. The ageing Cunningham seems to be rejuvenated by and obsessed with the landscape, while the younger Barker withdraws into the interior and technical world of the station.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Jun 3, 1983
Languages
English
Director
Ian Pringle
Production
Seon Film Productions
Seon Film Productions
Australian Film Institute
Australian Film Institute
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Richard Moir

Richard Moir

Barker

Reg Evans

Reg Evans

Cunningham

Gerard Kennedy

Gerard Kennedy

Lenko

John Flaus

John Flaus

Landrover owner

Jenny Cartledge

Nurse

Brian McKenzie

Lewis

Adam Briscomb

Soldier on train

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