Sunday Too Far Away
"Friday night he's too tired; Saturday night too drunk; Sunday, too far away."
Originally released in 1975. Sunday Too Far Away is a drama film. directed by Ken Hannam.
Starring Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, and Reg Lye
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- South Australian Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunday Too Far Away about?
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 m...
Who directed Sunday Too Far Away?
Sunday Too Far Away was directed by Ken Hannam.
How long is Sunday Too Far Away?
Sunday Too Far Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Sunday Too Far Away released?
Sunday Too Far Away was released on June 1, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sunday Too Far Away?
The main cast of Sunday Too Far Away includes Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Reg Lye, Robert Bruning, Peter Cummins.