Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story

Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story

1985
1h 34m
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Overview

A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
John Boland and Associates BTV-6 Ballarat
Production Countries
Australia United Kingdom

Keywords

auspol

Quick Facts

Release Date April 30, 1985
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Leo McKern
Leo McKern

Narrator

Weston Bate
Weston Bate

Himself (Historian & Author)

Anne Scott
Anne Scott

Herself (Creswick Historian)

Len Williams
Len Williams

Himself (Mining Historian)

James McInerney
James McInerney

Himself (Creswick Historian)

Les Barnes
Les Barnes

Himself (Brunswick Historian)

Lloyd Ross
Lloyd Ross

Himself (Curtin Biographer)

F. Alexander
F. Alexander

Himself (Australian Historian)

K. E. Beazley
K. E. Beazley

Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)

Harold White
Harold White

Himself

Manning Clark
Manning Clark

Himself (Historian & Author)

Norman Makin
Norman Makin

Himself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)

Key Crew

John Boland
Executive Producer
John Boland
Director