20 Jul 1995
Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
Tired of local corruption and the harshness of his life a bushman demonstrates the true Aussie spirit and decides to run for parliament
Ten Canoes
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.
Top Billed Cast
Crusoe Kurddal Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu Minygululu
Frances Djulibing Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminym Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthay The Sorcerer
Michael Dawu Canoeist/The Stranger
Bobby Bunungurr Canoeist/Uncle
Johnny Buniyira Canoeist/Warrior
Billy Black Canoeist/Warrior
Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr Canoeist/Warrior
Carl Dhalurruma Canoeist/Warrior
Kathy Gonun Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Jennifer Djenana Birrinbirrin's Wife #2
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