Sunday Too Far Away

Overview

The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.

Directed by Ken Hannam

Top cast

Jack Thompson

Foley

Max Cullen

Tim King

Reg Lye

Old Garth

Robert Bruning

Tom

Peter Cummins

Arthur Black

John Ewart

Ugly

J

Jerry Thomas

Basher

Sean Scully

Beresford

L

Lisa Peers

Sheila Dawson

G

Gregory Apps

Michael Simpson

D

Doug Lihou

Rousie

K

Ken Weaver

Quinn

C

Curt Jansen

Wentworth

P

Phyllis Ophel

Ivy

K

Ken Shorter

Frankie Davis

J

John Charman

Barman

Hedley Cullen

Mailman

G

Graeme Smith

Jim the Learner

T

Tony Clay

Undertaker

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