Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Follow your heart, follow the fence
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: February 4, 2002
Cast
- Everlyn Sampi - Molly Craig
- Tianna Sansbury - Daisy Craig Kadibill
- Laura Monaghan - Gracie Fields
- David Gulpilil - Moodoo
- Ningali Lawford - Maud - Molly's Mother
- Myarn Lawford - Molly's Grandmother
- Deborah Mailman - Mavis
- Jason Clarke - Constable Riggs
- Kenneth Branagh - A. O. Neville
- Natasha Wanganeen - Nina, Dormitory Boss
Screenplay
- Doris Pilkington (Novel)
- Christine Olsen (Screenplay)
Music: Peter Gabriel
Cinematography: Christopher Doyle
Editing: Veronika Jenet, John Scott
Production: Rumbalara Films, Showtime Australia, Olsen Levy Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Becker Entertainment, HanWay Films
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Themes
Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion
Keywords
australia, child abuse, sibling relationship, approved school , prosecution, based on true story, survival, tracker, outback, colonialism, australian aboriginal, australian outback, aboriginal, aborigine, perth, australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rabbit-Proof Fence about?
- In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
- Who directed Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence was directed by Phillip Noyce.
- Who stars in Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence stars Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Ningali Lawford, Myarn Lawford.
- How long is Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence is a Adventure, Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Rabbit-Proof Fence gross?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was Rabbit-Proof Fence produced?
- Rabbit-Proof Fence was produced in Australia, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Rabbit-Proof Fence?
- The themes of Rabbit-Proof Fence include: Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion.