Archer (film)

Archer
Directed by Denny Lawrence
Produced by Moya Iceton
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Based on idea by Mike Norris
Bob Ellis
Starring Brett Climo
Robert Coleby
Nicole Kidman
Music by Chris Neal
Cinematography Frank Hammond
Edited by Ted Ötton
Production
company
Roadshow Coote & Carroll
Australian Film Commission
Distributed by Network 10
Release dates
3 November 1985
Running time
128 mins
Country Australia
Language English

Archer is a 1985 Australian television film about the true story of Archer the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup and his 17-year-old strapper, Dave Power. Filmed in New South Wales' Sydney outskirts, Baulkham Hills, Megalong Valley and Snowy Mountains and Victoria's Melbourne.[1]

Synopsis

A 17-year-old strapper, Dave Power (Brett Climo) and a mighty horse, Archer cross a continent, from Nowra in NSW to Flemington Racecourse, and then win the first Melbourne Cup.

Cast

  • Brett Climo as Dave Power
  • Robert Coleby as Etienne de Mestre
  • Nicole Kidman as Catherine
  • Tony Barry as Squatter
  • Paul Bertram as Lord Alfred
  • Anna-Maria Monticelli as Anna
  • Ned Lander as Jack Curtis
  • Doreen Warburton as Cook
  • Claire Corbett as Maid
  • Brian Anderson as Mailman
  • John Spicer as Butler
  • Robin Bowering as Mr Power
  • Helen McDonald as Mrs Power
  • Karyn Greig as Mrs de Mestre
  • Bradey Meehan as Boy
  • Shari Flood as Girl

References

  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p6-8

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