Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story

  • Movie
  • 1985
  • 1h 34m
  • Documentary

A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.

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Director
John Boland
Starring
Leo McKern, Weston Bate, Anne Scott, Len Williams

Cast

  • Leo McKern

    Leo McKern

    Narrator

  • Weston Bate

    Himself (Historian & Author)

  • Anne Scott

    Herself (Creswick Historian)

  • Len Williams

    Himself (Mining Historian)

  • James McInerney

    Himself (Creswick Historian)

  • Les Barnes

    Himself (Brunswick Historian)

  • Lloyd Ross

    Himself (Curtin Biographer)

  • F. Alexander

    Himself (Australian Historian)

  • K. E. Beazley

    K. E. Beazley

    Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)

  • Harold White

    Himself

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