Hammers over the Anvil (1991)
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40% of users liked it
(625 ratings)
This drama concerns a small period in the life of its central figure, Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a young man living in rural Australia in 1910, who was crippled by polio years before. Because he hasn't the strength or coordination to perform most chores and enter fully into the life of… More This drama concerns a small period in the life of its central figure, Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a young man living in rural Australia in 1910, who was crippled by polio years before. Because he hasn't the strength or coordination to perform most chores and enter fully into the life of his family and friends, much that he experiences comes to him vicariously. In the story, he witnesses many dramatic events happening to others. Several of them concern the romantic trials and tribulations of the women and men he knows. However, the story which concerns him the most is somewhat sad: despite the best efforts of his father, Alan is unable to ride a horse. The screenplay of the movie is based on a collection of Marshall's autobiographical stories. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ann Turner
- Written By
- Alan Marshall, Peter Hepworth
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1991 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 5, 2000
Critic Reviews
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Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
If you are going to make slow-paced film, why not make it depressing as well?
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Cast
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Charlotte Rampling
as Grace McAlister
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Russell Crowe
as East Driscoll
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Frankie J. Holden
as Bushman
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Amanda Douge
as Nellie Bolster
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Frank Gallacher
as Mr. Thomas
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John Lee
as McAlister
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Daphne Grey
as Mrs. Hessert
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Alethea McGrath
as Mrs. Bilson
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Wayne Pygram
as Burns
- Alexander Outhred
- Caroline Kemp
- Jake Frost
- John Rafter Lee
- Kirsty McGregor
- Peter Osborn
- Sam Nightingale
- Syd Brisbane
