Burke & Wills
"They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria."
Originally released in 1985. Burke & Wills is a history/adventure film. directed by Graeme Clifford. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Thompson, Nigel Havers, and Greta Scacchi
Synopsis
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Thompson
as Robert O'Hara Burke
Nigel Havers
as William John Wills
Greta Scacchi
as Julia Matthews
Matthew Fargher
as John King
Ralph Cotterill
as Charley Gray
Drew Forsythe
as Brahe
Chris Haywood
as Tom McDonagh
Monroe Reimers
as Dost Mahomet
Ron Blanchard
as Bill Patton
Barry Hill
as George Landells
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Hoyts Edgley
- GUO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke & Wills about?
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Who directed Burke & Wills?
Burke & Wills was directed by Graeme Clifford.
How long is Burke & Wills?
Burke & Wills has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Burke & Wills released?
Burke & Wills was released on October 30, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burke & Wills?
The main cast of Burke & Wills includes Jack Thompson, Nigel Havers, Greta Scacchi, Matthew Fargher, Ralph Cotterill.