Kangaroo (1986) Kangaroo

Kangaroo ★★★ 1986 (R) An Australian adaptation of the semi-autobiographical D.H. Lawrence novel. A controversial English novelist and his wife move to the Outback in 1922, and are confronted with all manner of prejudice and temptation. 115m/C VHS. AU Judy Davis, Colin Friels, John Walton, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Julie Nihill; Director: Tim Burstall; Writer: Evan Jones; Writer: Dan Burstall; Cameo: Nathan Waks. Australian Film Inst. '86: Actress (Davis).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1986
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 115
Display Color
Formats VHS
Filmed In Australia
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1986 Australian Film Inst. Actress
Credits
Role Name
Actor Julie Nihill
Actor Judy Davis
Actor Colin Friels
Actor Hugh Keays-Byrne
Actor John Walton
Cameo Nathan Waks
Cinematographer Dan Burstall
Director Tim Burstall
Writer Evan Jones