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The River Kings (1991)

The River Kings

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3h 20m

October 1st, 1991

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Synopsis

Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.

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Cast

Tamblyn Lord
Shawn Hofner
Kate Mulcahy
Mary Thompson
Bill Kerr
Captain Elijah
Willie Fennell
Praying Jack
Edward Hepple
Angus
Edmund Pegge
Fred Thompson
Caroline Winnall
Jean Hofner
Hamish Fletcher
Michael Hofner
Jacki Kerin
Lottie Hofner
Cecil Parkee
Charlee
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Directors

Donald Crombie
(4 episodes, 1991)
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Producers

Rob George
producer
(4 episodes, 1991)
Tony Winley
line producer
(4 episodes, 1991)
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Writers

Max Fatchen
(novels) (4 episodes, 1991)
Rob George
written by
(4 episodes, 1991)
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Taglines

A Boy's Adventure on an Australian Riverboat
A boys journey "along the Murray River" to manhood.
A tale of adventure, romance and drama - more powerful than the river itself.
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Keywords

captain
based on novel
boat
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Country of Origin

Australia

Languages

English

Release Dates

October 1st, 1991 (Australia) (video premiere)
November 10th, 1991 (Australia)
June 2nd, 1992 (Netherlands)

Alternative Titles

The River Kings (original title)
The River Kings (Australia)
River Kings (Australia) (informal short title)
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Locations

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Morgan, South Australia, Australia
Murray River, South Australia, Australia
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Running Times

200 min

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

South Australian Film and Television Financing Fund (made with the assistance of)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (made with the assistance of)
Prospect Productions
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Distribution Companies

ABC Video (Australia)
Force Video (Australia)
Force Entertainment (Australia)
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Other Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
The South Australian Film Corporation (Australia) (sound post-production)
Funn (United States of America) (hosiery supplier)

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