The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is a drama/western film. directed by Leah Purcell.
Starring Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, and Sam Reid
Synopsis
In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leah Purcell
as Molly Johnson
Rob Collins
as Yakada
Sam Reid
as Nate Clintoff
Jessica De Gouw
as Louisa
Malachi Dower-Roberts
as Danny Johnson
Benedict Hardie
as Trooper Spencer Leslie
Harry Greenwood
as John MaPharlen
Nicholas Hope
as Judge Eisenmangher
Maggie Dence
as Mrs. Shirley McGuiness
Bruce Spence
as Father McGuiness
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bunya Productions
- oombarra productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson about?
In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she...
Who directed The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was directed by Leah Purcell.
How long is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson released?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was released on May 5, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The main cast of The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson includes Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Malachi Dower-Roberts.