Burke & Wills (film)

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director = Graeme Clifford
writer = Michael Thomas
starring = Jack Thompson Nigel Havers Greta Scacchi
released = 1985
runtime = 141 min.
language = English
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"Burke & Wills" (1985) is a film directed by Graeme Clifford. The film follows the tragic expedition of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills in their crossing of Australia's interior in 1860-1.

Plot

Burke and Wills are portrayed as bold but flawed figures. Burke is anxious to return to his sweetheart in Melbourne, and win fame and honor for himself in the 'race' across Australia. Wills is the consumate English gentleman and faithful follower to the end. Impressive Australian desert vistas help to build the dramatic tension as Burke's rash decisions come to a head.

Cast

* Jack Thompson - Robert O'Hara Burke
* Nigel Havers - William John Wills
* Greta Scacchi - Julia Matthews

Awards

Named one of the top 10 films of the 1980s by Movieguide (http://www.movieguide.org).