The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (2022)
In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.
Director: Leah Purcell
Genre: Drama, Western, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: May 5, 2022
Cast
- Leah Purcell - Molly Johnson
- Rob Collins - Yakada
- Sam Reid - Nate Clintoff
- Jessica De Gouw - Louisa
- Malachi Dower-Roberts - Danny Johnson
- Benedict Hardie - Trooper Spencer Leslie
- Harry Greenwood - John MaPharlen
- Nicholas Hope - Judge Eisenmangher
- Maggie Dence - Mrs. Shirley McGuiness
- Bruce Spence - Father McGuiness
Screenplay
- Nicole Dade (Script Editor)
- Leah Purcell (Screenplay)
- Leah Purcell (Theatre Play)
Music: Salliana Seven Campbell
Cinematography: Mark Wareham
Editing: Dany Cooper
Production: Bunya Productions, oombarra productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson about?
- In 1893, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson and her children struggle in isolation to survive the harsh Australian landscape after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. One day, she finds a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yakada wounded on her property. As an unlikely bond begins to form between them he reveals secrets about her true identity. Realizing Molly’s husband is actually missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff starts being suspicious and sends his constable to investigate.
- Who directed The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was directed by Leah Purcell.
- Who stars in The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson stars Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Malachi Dower-Roberts, Benedict Hardie.
- How long is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is a Drama, Western, Thriller film.
- Where was The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson produced?
- The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was produced in Australia.