Sunday Too Far Away

"Friday night he's too tired; Saturday night too drunk; Sunday, too far away."

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Sunday Too Far Away

Released: Jun 1, 1975

Runtime: 1h 33m

Rating: ⭐ 6.7 / 10

Drama

Overview

The harsh, competitive world of Australian sheep-shearers provides the setting for this powerful film. Foley and 'Black Arthur' do battle for the position of 'top shearer' amid the boozy world of men isolated from civilisation. After weeks of work they are confronted with non-union labour undercutting them - a situation which leads to a violent conclusion.

Top Billed Cast

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Foley

Max Cullen

Max Cullen

Tim King

Reg Lye

Reg Lye

Old Garth

Robert Bruning

Robert Bruning

Tom

Peter Cummins

Peter Cummins

Arthur Black

John Ewart

John Ewart

Ugly

Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas

Basher

Sean Scully

Sean Scully

Beresford

Lisa Peers

Lisa Peers

Sheila Dawson

Gregory Apps

Gregory Apps

Michael Simpson