The Last of the Knucklemen (1979)
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.
Director: Tim Burstall
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Gerard Kennedy as Tarzan |
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Michael Preston as Pansy |
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Peter Hehir as Tom |
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Dennis Miller as Horse |
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Michael Caton as Monk |
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Steve Rackman as Carl |
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Michael Duffield as Methuselah |
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Steve Bisley as Mad Dog |
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Stewart Faichney as Tassie |
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Gerry Duggan as Old Arthur |
| Directing | Tim Burstall | Director |
| Writing | John Power | Writer |
| Writing | Tim Burstall | Writer |