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Bush Christmas movie poster

1947

Bush Christmas movie poster

1947

  • NFSA IDKK465G45
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormFeature Film
  • Duration1 hr, 14 mins
  • GenresIndigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject, Children
  • Year1947

In this early adventure film set in the Blue Mountains of NSW, three siblings and their friends take on a group of horse thieves, with their faithful family dog by their side.

In a rare villainous role, Chips Rafferty plays the leader of the gang of horse thieves, Long Bill.

In this early adventure film set in the Blue Mountains of NSW, three siblings and their friends take on a group of horse thieves, with their faithful family dog by their side.

In a rare villainous role, Chips Rafferty plays the leader of the gang of horse thieves, Long Bill.

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