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|director=George T. Miller | |director=George T. Miller | ||
|date=1982 | |date=1982 | ||
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|distributor=Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox | |distributor=Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox | ||
|character1=Jim Craig | |character1=Jim Craig | ||
|actor1= | |actor1=Tom Burlinson | ||
|character2=Jessica Harrison | |character2=Jessica Harrison | ||
|actor2= | |actor2=Sigrid Thornton | ||
|character3=Harrison/Spur | |character3=Harrison/Spur | ||
|actor3=[[Kirk Douglas]] | |actor3=[[Kirk Douglas]] | ||
|character4=Curly | |character4=Curly | ||
|actor4= | |actor4=Chris Haywood | ||
|character5=Clancy | |character5=Clancy | ||
|actor5= | |actor5=Jack Thompson | ||
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'''''The Man from Snowy River''''' is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig ( | '''''The Man from Snowy River''''' is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison ([[Kirk Douglas]]), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson. A sequel was released in 1988 titled ''Return to Snowy River''. | ||
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==Martini-Henry== | ==Martini-Henry Mk. I== | ||
At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig ( | At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan), grabs a [[Martini-Henry]] rifle in an attempt to shoot the stallion leading the brumby mob. | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_martini-henry.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Henry Craig ( | [[Image:Martini-HenryMarkI(1871-1876).jpg|500px|thumb|none|Martini-Henry Mk. I (1871-1876) - .577-.450 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_martini-henry.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan) grabs his Martini-Henry rifle.]] | |||
==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ==Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine== | ||
Stationhand Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) sleeps with, and brandishes a [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] on two occasions. | Stationhand Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) sleeps with, and brandishes a [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine]] on two occasions. This an anachronistic as the film is set in 1888. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | |||
[[Image:TMfSR_winchester.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_winchester.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew ([[Gus Mercurio]]) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.]] | ||
[[Image:TMfSR_winchester1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly ([[Chris Haywood]]) gets into a fight with Jim.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_winchester1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly ([[Chris Haywood]]) gets into a fight with Jim.]] | ||
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==Colt Model 1878== | ==Colt Model 1878== | ||
On one occasion, Spur ([[Kirk Douglas]]), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun. | On one occasion, Spur ([[Kirk Douglas]]), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun. | ||
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Colt Model 1878 - 12 gauge.]] | |||
[[Image:TMfSR_shotgun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.]] | [[Image:TMfSR_shotgun.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.]] | ||
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The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison (Kirk Douglas), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson. A sequel was released in 1988 titled Return to Snowy River.
The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Snowy River:
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Martini-Henry Mk. I
At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan), grabs a Martini-Henry rifle in an attempt to shoot the stallion leading the brumby mob.
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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Stationhand Frew (Gus Mercurio) sleeps with, and brandishes a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine on two occasions. This an anachronistic as the film is set in 1888.
Colt Model 1878
On one occasion, Spur (Kirk Douglas), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun.
