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The Fringe Dwellers

Oct 26, 1986 · 1h 38m
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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.

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CAST

Ernie Dingo
Phil
Justine Saunders
Mollie Comeaway
Kristina Nehm
Trilby Comeaway
Bob Maza
Joe Comeaway
Kylie Belling
Noonah Comeaway
Denis Walker
Bartie Comeaway
Malcolm Silva
Charlie
Marlene Bell
Hannah
Directed by Bruce Beresford

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Fringe Dwellers Productions, Ozfilm Limited
Country
AU, US

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