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RUNTIME
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Clocks in at 150 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
MoodPlayr · trivia#01
The Dunera Boys
1985 2h 30m EN
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7.3
SOLID
★7.3TMDB · 3
DramaWarHistory
Synopsis
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At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Joseph Spano
Alexander Engelhardt
Bob Hoskins
Morrie Mendellsohn
Simon Chilvers
Col. Berry
Warren Mitchell
Mr Baum
Joseph Fürst
The Baron
Moshe Kedem
Rabbi Aronfeld
Steven Vidler
Tropp
Mary-Anne Fahey
Naomi Mendellsohn
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Ben Lewin
- Writers
- Ben Lewin
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- Australia
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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Fun facts 🍿
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ERA
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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
MoodPlayr · trivia#02
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Ben Lewin, shot by Vincent Monton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
MoodPlayr · trivia#03
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Edward McQueen-Mason shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Joseph Spano and Bob Hoskins and Simon Chilvers carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0089059 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
MoodPlayr · trivia#07
Cinephile deep dive
The take
Ben Lewin directs. Vincent Monton behind the camera. Edward McQueen-Mason cuts. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Clocks in at 150 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
- 241 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 3Directed by Ben Lewin, shot by Vincent Monton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Editor Edward McQueen-Mason shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Joseph Spano and Bob Hoskins and Simon Chilvers carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt0089059 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
- 8Classified under 8 themes, including "world war ii", "rabbi", "violinist", "wrongful imprisonment".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Vincent Monton
- Editing
- Edward McQueen-Mason
- Production design
- Tracy Watt
- Makeup / hair
- Kirsten Veysey
- Runtime
- 150 min · 2h 30m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG
Also by
Ben Lewin
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- JE
Jethro Films Production
Key crew
- ChoreographerDavid Atkins
- Production ManagerCarolyn Fyfe
- MusicGreg Sneddon
- CastingLiz Mullinar
- Score EngineerDoron Kipen
- Costume DesignerRose Chong
- EditorEdward McQueen-Mason
- Makeup ArtistKirsten Veysey
- Set DresserDaryl Wills
- First Assistant DirectorBrian Giddens
- ProducerBob Weis
- Production CoordinatorLeonie Jansen
- Sound MixerJohn Phillips
- Set DresserBernadette Wynack
- Wardrobe SupervisorGail Mayes
- Second Assistant DirectorHamish McSporran
- Production DesignTracy Watt
- Line ProducerMargot McDonald
- ContinuityJacqueline Sullivan
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- world war ii
- rabbi
- violinist
- wrongful imprisonment
- internment camp
- jewish refugee
- fishmonger
- british transport
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical1985-10-03PG
