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Charlie's Country

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3K
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Charlie's Country (2013)
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AdventureDrama

Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old way and sets off a chain reaction of enlightening difficulties.Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old way and sets off a chain reaction of enlightening difficulties.Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old way and sets off a chain reaction of enlightening difficulties.

  • Director
    • Rolf de Heer
  • Writers
    • Rolf de Heer
    • David Gulpilil
  • Stars
    • David Gulpilil
    • Peter Djigirr
    • Luke Ford
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rolf de Heer
    • Writers
      • Rolf de Heer
      • David Gulpilil
    • Stars
      • David Gulpilil
      • Peter Djigirr
      • Luke Ford
    • 21User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Top Cast91

    David Gulpilil
    David Gulpilil
    • Charlie
    Peter Djigirr
    • Black Pete
    Luke Ford
    Luke Ford
    • Policeman Luke
    Lizzie Durrurrnga
    • Bank Teller
    Bobby Bunungurr
    • Bobby
    • (as Bobby Bununggurr)
    Frances Djulibing
    • Supermarket Woman
    Michael Dawa
    • Micky
    • (as Michael Dawu)
    Paul Blackwell
    Paul Blackwell
    • Errol
    Peter Minygululu
    • Old Lulu
    John Brumpton
    John Brumpton
    • Policeman Brum
    Jamie Gulpilil
    • Trainee PC
    Gary Waddell
    • Gaz
    J.B. Williams
    • Gaz's Sidekick
    • (as Josh Williams)
    Johnny Buniyira
    • Cool Dude
    Fiona Lanyon
    • PC Monica
    Dan Wyllie
    Dan Wyllie
    • Community Doctor
    Gladys Womati
    • Community Nurse
    Richard Birrinbirrin
    • Fat Albert
    • Director
      • Rolf de Heer
    • Writers
      • Rolf de Heer
      • David Gulpilil
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews21

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    • Trivia
      Charlie keeps a beloved photograph of himself and other dancers performing at the opening of the Sydney Opera House, dancing before Queen Elizabeth. In reality, David Gulpilil who plays Charlie was indeed a 20 year-old dancer at the opening of the Sydney Opera House who did in fact perform before the Queen, just like his character.
    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrating Australian Screen Culture (2020)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 17, 2014 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (Australia)
    • Languages
      • Aboriginal
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El país de Charlie
    • Filming locations
      • Ramingining, Northern Territory, Australia(location)
    • Production companies
      • Adelaide Film Festival
      • Bula'bula Arts Aboriginal
      • Larrakia Nation Aboriginal
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,937
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,340
      • Jun 7, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $658,179
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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