Hammers Over the Anvil
"An aristocratic Englishwoman, an Australian horseman and a young boy on a journey towards the exciting but forbidden world of adults."
Originally released in 1994. Hammers Over the Anvil is a romance/drama film. directed by Ann Turner.
Starring Russell Crowe, Charlotte Rampling, and Alexander Outhread
Synopsis
Set in the summer of 1910 in Australia the film follows the story of 14 year old Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhread) as he stumbles out of childhood towards the exciting yet forbidding world of adulthood. For Alan, despite the effects of polio, there is only one passion in life - to become a great horseman just like his hero, the reclusive horse trainer East Driscoll (Russell Crowe). Alan is one of East's few friends and also one of the few who knows about the affair between East and the aristocratic English woman Grace McAlister (Charlotte Rampling). Things inevitably take a turn towards the tragic when East becomes determined to force Grace to leave her husband and run away with him. Hammers Over The Anvil is an evocative coming of age film from Australian director Ann Turner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Russell Crowe
as East Driscoll
Charlotte Rampling
as Grace McAlister
Alexander Outhread
as Alan Marshall
Frankie J. Holden
as Bushman Marshall
Jake Frost
as Joe Carmichael
Alethea McGrath
as Mrs. Bilson
John Rafter Lee
as Charles McAlister
Frank Gallacher
as Mr. Thomas the Preacher
Amanda Douge
as Nellie Bolster
Kirsty McGregor
as Elsie Marshall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harvest Productions Pty. Ltd.
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammers Over the Anvil about?
Set in the summer of 1910 in Australia the film follows the story of 14 year old Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhread) as he stumbles out of childhood towards the exciting yet forbidding world of adul...
Who directed Hammers Over the Anvil?
Hammers Over the Anvil was directed by Ann Turner.
How long is Hammers Over the Anvil?
Hammers Over the Anvil has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Hammers Over the Anvil released?
Hammers Over the Anvil was released on July 22, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hammers Over the Anvil?
The main cast of Hammers Over the Anvil includes Russell Crowe, Charlotte Rampling, Alexander Outhread, Frankie J. Holden, Jake Frost.