The Last of the Knucklemen

Overview

In the tradition of Sunday Too Far Away, this independent film is based on the classic Australian play by John Power. Pic tells the story of a group of miners living in a camp in outback Australia. They swear, brawl, gamble, and drink heavily. Central to the story is the conflict between Tarzan, the authoritarian group leader and cocky loud-mouth wisecracking Pansy. This results in a bare-knuckle punch-up for the movie's denouement.

Directed by Tim Burstall

Top cast

Gerard Kennedy

Tarzan

Michael Preston

Pansy

Peter Hehir

Tom

Dennis Miller

Horse

Michael Caton

Monk

Steve Rackman

Carl

Michael Duffield

Methuselah

Steve Bisley

Mad Dog

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Stewart Faichney

Tassie

Gerry Duggan

Old Arthur

Details