Robbery Under Arms (Robo a Mano Armado) (1985)

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Many cinematic versions of this story which first appeared in 1889 (authored by Rolf Boldrewood) have been produced, the first was an Australian film dating back to 1907, and this mid-'80s interpretation is also an Australian release. The focus is on Captain Starlight (Sam Neill) and his gang of… More Many cinematic versions of this story which first appeared in 1889 (authored by Rolf Boldrewood) have been produced, the first was an Australian film dating back to 1907, and this mid-'80s interpretation is also an Australian release. The focus is on Captain Starlight (Sam Neill) and his gang of outlaws who terrorize the countryside in the late 19th century. Dick and Jim Marsten (Steven Vidler and Christopher Cummins) leave home to join Captain Starlight's gang of brigands, following fast on their father's own footsteps. Opposing the Marstens and the rest of the gang is the determined Sir Frederick Morringer (Robert Grubb). Love interests, arguments, and episodic adventures fill the time until the inevitable final showdown with the law. Originally intended as a series on television, the sequences have been cut to fit into a continuous, 2 1/2-hour movie -- unfortunately deleting background on the main protagonists and their lovers. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 21 min.
Directed By: Ken Hannam, Donald Crombie
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Mar 29, 1985 Wide

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Cast

            Sam Neill as Capt. Starlight

            Steven Vidler as Dick Marston

            Christopher Cummins as Jim Marston

            Liz Newman as Gracey

            Deborah Coulls as Kate

            Susie Lindeman as Jeannie

            Tommy Lewis as Warrigal

            Jane Menelaus as Aileen Marston

            Robert Grubb as Sir Frederic Morringer

            Elaine Cusick as Mum

            Andy Anderson as George

            David Bradshaw as Goring

            John Dick as Trooper Fall

            Michael Duffield as Mr. Falkland

            Roger Ward as McIntyre

            Paul Chubb as Mungo

            Don Barker as Wilson

            Peter Cummins as Moran

            Jim Daly as Man with Shotgun

            Ed Devereaux as Ben

            Patrick Frost as Anglican Minister

            Celine Griffin as Predatory Daughter (1)

            Jack David Harris as Big Warder

            Edwin Hodgeman as Jack Benson

            Henry Salter as Detective

            Barbara West as Mrs. Falkland

            Glen Boswell as Dick's Mate

            Joe D'Amato as Trooper Shearer

            Peter Davies as Bank Clerk

            Rob George as Barman

            Keith Smith as Trooper Spring

            Tony Allison as Jury Foreman

            Edward Caddick as Shanty Keeper

            Ian Gray as Coach Driver

            Carmel Young as Lady of Fashion 1

            Christopher Smith as Digger

            Paul Brennan as Young Richard

            Edmund Pegge as Peter Dawson

            John Kelly as Old Convict

            Jim James as Aboriginal Tracker
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