The Cattle King is a 1983 Australian film directed by Bill Bennett. It was a dramatised documentary about Sir Sidney Kidman.[1][2]
| The Cattle King | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bill Bennett |
| Written by | Bill Bennett |
| Produced by | Bill Bennett |
| Starring | Martin Vaughan |
| Cinematography | Peter Levy |
Production companies | Bill Bennett Production Dick Smith Adventure Pty Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 49 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The film was financed in part by Dick Smith and proceeds went to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame.[3]
Cast
edit- Martin Vaughan as Older Sidney Kidman
- Scott Burgess as Young Sidney Kidman
- Jennifer Cluff as Young Isabel Kidman
- Hugh Keays-Byrne
References
edit- ^ "Bill Bennett". Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. 11 April 1996.
- ^ "Light-hearted look at polar continent". The Canberra Times. Vol. 62, no. 19, 312. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 August 1988. p. 22. Retrieved 2 January 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Tribute to a 'king'". The Sydney Morning Herald. 19 June 1983. p. 130.
External links
edit- The Cattle King at IMDb
- The Cattle King at ACMI
- Complete film at Dick Smith Adventure
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