Still from The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith — The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) — Fred SchepisiPhotographed by Ian Baker

Fred Schepisi

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Name: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Released: 1978
Duration: 113 min

English / 1978 / 1h 53m

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Crime Drama History

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Synopsis

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

Credits

Crew

DirectorFred Schepisi

WriterFred Schepisi

CinematographerIan Baker

Composer

Cast

Tom E. Lewisas Jimmie Blacksmith

Freddy Reynoldsas Mort Blacksmith

Ray Barrettas Farrell

Jack Thompsonas Rev. Neville

Don Crosbyas Jack Newby

Angela Punch McGregoras Gilda Marshall

Steve Doddas Tabidgi

Peter Carrollas McCready

Ruth Cracknellas Mrs. Heather Newby

Elizabeth Alexanderas Petra Graf

Peter Sumneras Dowie Steed

Tim Robertsonas Healey

Ray Meagheras Dud Edmonds

Brian Andersonas Hyberry

Jane Hardersas Mrs. Healey

Julie Dawsonas Martha Neville

Jack Charlesas Harry Edwards

Bryan Brownas Shearer

Arthur Dignamas Man in Butcher Shop

Robyn Nevinas Mrs. McCready