Traveling North (1987)
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Director Carl Schultz and screenwriter David Williamson's character study of an aging Australian man's second marriage boasts a robust performance by Leo McKern. McKern plays Frank, a man in his seventies, who used to be something of a firecracker, but who now, his best days behind him,… More Director Carl Schultz and screenwriter David Williamson's character study of an aging Australian man's second marriage boasts a robust performance by Leo McKern. McKern plays Frank, a man in his seventies, who used to be something of a firecracker, but who now, his best days behind him, prefers to putter-around, play chess, and get under the skin of his new wife Frances (Julia Blake). Frances, forsaking her old family ties (which her family resents her for), marries Frank and agrees to move with him to Queensland. Frank and Frances pack their things and head north, settling into an easy life of fishing and relaxation. They immediately make friends with a lonely neighbor, Freddie (Graham Kennedy) -- and also the local doctor, Saul (Henri Szeps), who informs Frank that he has a bad heart and hasn't much longer to live. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Carl Schultz
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Entertaining and edifying journey into the far country of old age set in Australia.
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Cast
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Leo McKern
as Frank
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Julia Blake
as Frances
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Graham Kennedy
as Saul
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Henri Szeps
as Saul
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Michelle Fawdon
as Helen
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Diana Craig
as Sophie
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Andrea Moor
as Joan
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Drew Forsythe
as Martin
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John Gregg
as Jim
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Nicholas Holland
as Waiter
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Rob Steele
as Syd
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John Black
as Alan
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Steve Shaw
as Estate Agent
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Amy Fuller
as Child
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Kim Herbert
as Child
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Joe MacColum
as Boat owner
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Mitchell McMahon
as Child
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Genevieve Mooy
as Gallery attendant
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Roger Oakley
as Stan
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Angie Thompson
as Child
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Beavan Wilson
as Celebrant
