The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978)

6.7/10 • 113 min • Crime Drama History

Overview

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

Cast

Tom E. Lewis

Jimmie Blacksmith

Freddy Reynolds

Mort Blacksmith

Ray Barrett

Farrell

Jack Thompson

Rev. Neville

Don Crosby

Jack Newby

Angela Punch McGregor

Gilda Marshall

Steve Dodd

Tabidgi

Peter Carroll

McCready

Ruth Cracknell

Mrs. Heather Newby

Elizabeth Alexander

Petra Graf

Peter Sumner

Dowie Steed

Tim Robertson

Healey

Ray Meagher

Dud Edmonds

Jane Harders

Mrs. Healey

Jack Charles

Harry Edwards

Bryan Brown

Shearer

Arthur Dignam

Man in Butcher Shop

Robyn Nevin

Mrs. McCready

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