Manganinnie
Originally released in 1980. Manganinnie is a drama film. directed by John Honey.
Starring Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, Anna Ralph, and Phillip Hinton
Synopsis
Through lyrical images, Manganinnie journeys across mountains towards the coast with Joanna, a white girl, in search of Manganinnie's vanished tribe. The poignancy of this film derives from the Aboriginal woman's gradual realization that her people and the tribal way of life are forever gone. It is the story of the Black Drive of 1830, the near-genocide of the Tasmanian Aborigines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mawuyul Yanthalawuy
as Manganinnie
Anna Ralph
as Joanna Waterman
Phillip Hinton
as Edward Waterman
Buruminy Dhamarrandji
as Meenopeekameena
Reg Evans
as Quinn
Jonathan Elliot
as Simon Waterman
Timothy Latham
as William Waterman
Bill McCluskey
as Convict 2
Charles Lathalu Yunipingu
as Aboriginal warrior
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tasmanian Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manganinnie about?
Through lyrical images, Manganinnie journeys across mountains towards the coast with Joanna, a white girl, in search of Manganinnie's vanished tribe. The poignancy of this film derives from the Abo...
Who directed Manganinnie?
Manganinnie was directed by John Honey.
How long is Manganinnie?
Manganinnie has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Manganinnie released?
Manganinnie was released on August 15, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manganinnie?
The main cast of Manganinnie includes Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, Anna Ralph, Phillip Hinton, Buruminy Dhamarrandji, Reg Evans.