The Fringe Dwellers
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The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.
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Cast
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Ernie Dingo
Phil
Known for
Crocodile Dundee II
Mystery Road
Justine Saunders
Mollie Comeaway
Known for
Until the End of the World
Hilary Dwyer
Known for
Witchfinder General
Cry of the Banshee
Bruce Beresford
Donald McAlpine
Kristina Nehm
Trilby Comeaway
Also in
The Dreaming
Till There Was You
Rhoisin Beresford
Sue Milliken
Tim Wellburn
Bob Maza
Joe Comeaway
Also in
Reckless Kelly
BabaKiueria
Nene Gare
Damien Nolan
Bruce Beresford Director · Rhoisin Beresford Screenplay Nene Gare Author
United States release January 1, 1986 · Produced in Australia · Production Ozfilm Limited
Production
Fringe Dwellers Productions
Production
Ozfilm Limited
Production
Australia
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 1, 1986
Australia · October 26, 1986
Theatrical
Canada
November 15, 1987 · Theatrical
France
May 8, 1986 · Premiere · Source: MUBI (Cannes)
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