Hammers over the Anvil

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This drama concerns a small period in the life of its central figure, Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a young man living in rural Australia in 1910, who was crippled by polio years before. Because he hasn't the strength or coordination to perform most chores and enter fully into the life of his family and friends, much that he experiences comes to him vicariously. In the story, he witnesses many dramatic events happening to others. Several of them concern the romantic trials and tribulations of the women and men he knows. However, the story which concerns him the most is somewhat sad: despite the best efforts of his father, Alan is unable to ride a horse. The screenplay of the movie is based on a collection of Marshall's autobiographical stories. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Art House & International, Drama
Directed By:

Ann Turner
Written By:

Alan Marshall, Peter Hepworth
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1991 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Dec 5, 2000
Runtime:

101 minutes

Cast

Charlotte Rampling
as Grace McAlister

Russell Crowe
as East Driscoll

Frankie J. Holden
as Bushman

Amanda Douge
as Nellie Bolster

Frank Gallacher
as Mr. Thomas

John Lee
as McAlister

Daphne Grey
as Mrs. Hessert

Alethea McGrath
as Mrs. Bilson

Wayne Pygram
as Burns

Alexander Outhred

Caroline Kemp

Jake Frost

John Rafter Lee

Kirsty McGregor

Peter Osborn

Sam Nightingale

Syd Brisbane

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If you are going to make slow-paced film, why not make it depressing as well?

Jun 11, 2006 | Rating: D+ | Full Review…

Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope