We of the Never Never

We of the Never Never

134 mins | Drama, Western | Nov. 4, 1982

Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.

We of the Never Never

134 mins | Drama, Western | Nov. 4, 1982

We of the Never Never
Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Adam Packer Film Productions, Film Corporation of Western Australia
Original title We of the Never Never
Directors Igor Auzins
Writers Jeannie Gunn, Peter Schreck

Cast

Angela Punch McGregor

as Jeannie Gunn

Arthur Dignam

as Aeneas Gunn

John Jarratt

as Dandy

Tony Barry

as Mac

Tom E. Lewis

as Jackeroo

Donald Blitner

as Goggle Eye

Cecil Parkee

as Cheon

Sibina Willy

as Bett Bett

Tex Morton

as Landlord

Kim Chiu Kok

as Sam Lee

Brian Granrott

as Neaves

Danny Adcock

as Brown

John Cameron

as Jimmy Dodd

Jessie Roberts

as Nellie

Christine Conway

as Judty

Ray Pattison

as Johnny Wakelin

George Jadarku

as Charly

Sally McKenzie

as Carrie

Sarah Craig

as Liz