Hammers over the Anvil (1991)

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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

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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…
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