The Fringe Dwellers

Overview

The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.

Directed by Bruce Beresford

Top cast

Ernie Dingo

Phil

J

Justine Saunders

Mollie Comeaway

K

Kristina Nehm

Trilby Comeaway

B

Bob Maza

Joe Comeaway

Kylie Belling

Noonah Comeaway

D

Denis Walker

Bartie Comeaway

M

Malcolm Silva

Charlie

M

Marlene Bell

Hannah

M

Michelle Torres

Audrena

M

Michele Miles

Blanchie

O

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Eva

B

Bill Sandy

Skippy

M

Maureen Watson

Rene

R

Robert Ugle

Tim

A

Alan Dargin

Bruce

T

Terry Thompson

Horrie

A

Anne Saward

May

D

Dianne Eden

Matron

W

Wilkie Collins

Dr. Symons

L

Lisa-Jane Stockwell

Nurse McCarthy

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