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Jedda

"It was DEATH for him to look on this Girl!"

May 5, 1955 1h 41m 5.9/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1955. Jedda is a adventure/drama film. directed by Charles Chauvel.

Starring Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Robert Tudawali, and Betty Suttor

Synopsis

An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 5, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Charles Chauvel Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jedda about?

An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.

Who directed Jedda?

Jedda was directed by Charles Chauvel.

How long is Jedda?

Jedda has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Jedda released?

Jedda was released on May 5, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Jedda?

The main cast of Jedda includes Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Robert Tudawali, Betty Suttor, Paul Reynall, George Simpson-Lyttle.