This distinctive genre was established in australia before the hollywood western became popular. Brampton managed to escape the wrath of the censors by taking a heavily moral approach. Our readers may remember the description given in this journal, some months since, of a cattle robbery on the largest scale, when upwards of a thousand head were stolen from one of mr. This 1920 silent film was made by kenneth brampton, who wrote, produced, directed and starred in it. Made by the south australian film corporation during the miniseries boom of the 1980s and lensed in the flinders ranges, it stars sam neill as the infamous. It is based on the australian novel robbery under arms by thomas alexander browne who wrote under the pseudonym rolf boldrewood. Robbery under arms, 1957 robbery under arms is an australian novel by rolf boldrewood thomas alexander browne. During the mid 1860s, brothers dick and jim marston are drawn into a life of crime by their exconvict father ben and his friend, infamous cattlethief captain starlight.
Although it was not a worldwide hit in its day, this really is a very good movie. Oct 03, 2014 released in 1985, this australian production was something of a groundbreaking movie as it was filmed simultaneously as a motion picture and also as a tv mini series. It was edited into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillans colonial library series and has. Curators notes robbery under arms 1985 on aso australia. The story in the book robbery under arms is loosely based on an actual event in australian history making the book fictitious. Robbery under arms peter finch ronald lewis maureen swanson 1957 two brothers join their father in captain starlights peter finch bushranger gang in 19thcentury australia. Jack lee directs this australianset action movie, filmed in the style of a western, following a pair of. A tale of cattle duffing, horse stealing and bushranging in the new south wales outback with captain starlight. Robbery under arms a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the australian goldfields language. I noticed a definate lack of automobiles this is 1910, i counted just four at various points during the film, another interesting point is how some of this was filmed by putting a camera on the front of a trolley car along a long street similar to market street in san francisco, speaking of which it makes a good comparison to. Robbery under arms is a good story but, although this filming features some nice performances, impressive cinematography and several exciting action sequences, particularly the final shootout, it is not as well told here as it could have been. Robbery under arms 1957 uk aussie western adventure. Peter finch david mccallum robbery under arms famous. The movie is loosely based on the book thus becoming even more fictitious.
Robbery under arms dvd compare prices and view trailer at. Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic australian bushranger novel robbery under arms by rolf boldrewood. It was published in serial form by the sydney mail between july 1882 and august 1883, then as 3 volumes and finally as a single volume in 1889 in february, 1957, a small part of the movie of this book was filmed in port germein. Shooting began at wilpena pound in the flinders ranges in late january 1984 the age dates the first day to 23rd january 1984.
The big cricket game in the first episode was filmed at st peters college, adelaide, and dick is released at the end of the third episode through the doors of the old adelaide gaol. Robbery under arms is a classic australian novel by rolf boldrewood a pseudonym for thomas alexander browne. What a fascinating insight into the old world before the world wars. Robbery under arms is a 1985 australian action adventure film starring sam neill as bushranger captain starlight. It was abridged into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillans onevolume colonial library series and has not been out of print since. In february, 1957, a small part of the movie of this book was filmed in port germein. Hall later described it as the film i wanted to make more than any other. Fourth filmed version of rolf boldrewoods robbery under arms novel. It was abridged into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillan s onevolume colonial. Partly filmed on location in australia, robbery under arms is presented here in a transfer from original film elements in its asexhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Away from the savage beauty of the australian wilderness, former documentary filmmaker jack lee drains all the drama from the round. Robbery under arms 1985 movies, tv, celebs, and more.
Once scene was filmed at the spot where clark, a notorious bushranger, held up the araluen mail, and many other. Sam neill robbery under arms actor actors 221beefcakes. The success of the film is that we really care about these outlaws and tremble for their fate. Sam neil took the lead role as the debonair and daring captain starlight who led his band of wild colonial boys on a series of adventures and. Apr 07, 2014 partly filmed on location in australia, robbery under arms is presented here in a transfer from original film elements in its asexhibited theatrical aspect ratio. The first notices of another cinematic version of robbery under arms were published on 10 october 1907. It was from the team of j and n tait and millard johnson and w gibson, who had just made the story of the kelly gang. Two brothers join their father in captain starlights bush ranger gang in 19th century australia. Captain starlight, or gentleman of the road 1911 was the only filmed version of the five film adaptations of the 1880s robbery under arms novel by rolf. With peter finch, ronald lewis, david mccallum, maureen swanson.
To be honest i didnt expect a lot from this film but was pleasantly surprised and im glad i bought it. Robbery under arms is deservedly an australian classic since the story telling is superb, the simple, direct style holds a vivid use of the bush vernacular by dick marston as the narrator, and the characters are vital, especially old ben marston, ironbark outside and in, and the marston brothers, described by henry green as the first. It was from the team of j and n tait and millard johnson and w gibson, who had just made the story of the kelly gang it is considered a lost film another film based on the same the book came out the same year, which was filmed in sydney this has led to some confusion as to whether the taitjohnsongibson film even. The shooting took place over 20 weeks during 1984 and was filmed entirely in south australia in the flinders ranges. Tait, and will be on exhibition in the course of the next few days. Robbery is beautifully filmed and directed by jack lee on location in australia with just a few pinewood scenes.
Robbery under arms dvd compare prices and view trailer. Joined by bush larrikin, ben marston ed devereaux, and bens two adventurehungry sons steven vidler and christopher cummins, starlight leads his gang of wild colonial boys in search of riches, romance and other mens cattle. Robbery under arms 1985 clip 2 on aso australias audio and. My impression of robbery under arms is one of appreciation that such a book exists. Dec 27, 2019 once scene was filmed at the spot where clark, a notorious bushranger, held up the araluen mail, and many other localities once frequented by bushrangers and lawless characters were included. Appearing in robbery under arms are tien mogue, kenneth brampton, roy redgrave, hilda dorrington, ronald conway and s. Fate, however, has other ideas and they are brought together in a violent climax. Armed robbery involves the use of gun or other weapon which can do bodily arm, such as a knife or club, and under most state laws carries a stiffer penalty longer possible term than robbery by merely taking. Robbery under arms was a lavish project by the south australian film corporation. Having shared the proceeds, they go their separate ways. Port germein special eventsthousand skies, robbery under. This side of paradise 1967 and for her many supporting roles in the movies of charles bronson, her second husband.
The feel of new bustling townships and lonely bush ranches is brilliantly conveyed, and the cattle drive is one of the best i have ever seen. Many cinematic versions of this story which first appeared in 1889 authored by rolf boldrewood have been produced, the first was an australian film dating back to 1907, and this mid80s. Thomas alexander browne australian dictionary of biography. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated australian bushman, rolf boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Robbery under arms 1920 written and directed by kenneth brampton, this 5,200 feet production was filmed around braidwood and the araluen valley near canberra. Robbery under arms is a bushranger novel by thomas alexander browne, published under his pseudonym rolf boldrewood. Robbery under arms wikisource, the free online library. Librivox recording of robbery under arms, by rolf boldrewood. Hall intended to cast overseas stars in the lead of overland telegraph, robbery under arms and erueka stockade. Watch robbery under arms 1907 full movie online, stream free robbery under arms 123movies. Robbery is a felony crime punishable by a term in state or federal prison. Robbery under arms was acclaimed as an australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was published in serial form by the sydney mail between july 1882 and august 1883, then as 3 volumes and finally as a single volume in 1889. The book robbery under arms was a childhood favourite of mine and i remember my father reading it aloud to me.
At the beginning of robbery under arms the narrator, dick marston, is awaiting execution for crimes committed whilst a bushranger. Robbery under arms 1985, directed by ken hannam and donald. The book robbery under arms was a childhood favourite of mine and i remember my. With sam neill, steven vidler, christopher cummins, liz newman. Robbery under arms was adapted from the classic australian book of the same name written by rolf boldrewood, the penname for thomas alexander browne 18261915. Released in 1985, this australian production was something of a groundbreaking movie as it was filmed simultaneously as a motion picture and also as a tv mini series. The film was made in the flinders ranges and capitalises on beautiful location scenery as well as the recreation of 19th century atmosphere. Download robbery under arms 1957 uk aussie western adventure torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. An adaptation of thomas alexander brownes classic novel charting the exploits of notorious nineteenthcentury bushranger captain starlight, robbery under arms sees finch heading an impressive cast that includes jill ireland, ronald lewis and david mccallum. Robbery under arms is a 1920 australian film directed by kenneth brampton and financed by mining magnate pearson tewksbury. This clip, from robbery under arms, represents a recent example of a unique australian film genre, the bushranger film. Jill ireland was an angloamerican actress bestknown for her appearance as leila kalomi, the only woman mr.
Boldrewood or browne, as that was his actual name captures the setting and spirit of colonial australia during the middle of the 19th century, as it happened. It was the most popular genre of film in australia until 1912, when both new south wales and victoria banned bushranger films on. Curators notes robbery under arms 1985 on aso australias. He goes on to tell the story of his life and loves and his association with the notorious captain starlight.
Partly filmed on location in australia, robbery under arms is presented here in a brandnew transfer from original film elements in its asexhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Sydney ealing studios have decided to film rolf boldrewoods famous novel, robbery under arms, in technicilor. Other articles where robbery under arms is discussed. Based on the classic adventure novel by rolf boldrewood, and set in the nineteenth century outback, this is the story of the biggest cattlerustling coup in australian history and the men who planned and executed it. It was published in book form in london in 1888, and it was not long after that the story was. Of particular interest is the australian vernacular in which the narrator, dick marston, presents his confession of his part in gang activity. Mar 24, 2014 purchase robbery under arms on dvd online and enjoy having your favourite action movies and tv series delivered to you in south africa. The subtitle of the book, a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the goldfields of australia, represents a fair summary of the drama, which has often caught the imagination of filmmakers. A most interesting biograph film illustrating the principal incidents in rolf boldrewoods famous novel, robbery under arms, has been prepared to the order of messrs. Kenneth brampton, made it a point to present the story of captain starlight in the most relistic surroundings. Robbery under arms is a 1907 australian film based on the popular novel. Partly filmed on location in australia, robbery unde. Of all these an adaptation of robbery under arms was the most frequently discussed ken g. Robbery under arms is a 1957 british crime film directed by jack lee and starring peter finch, ronald lewis, laurence naismith and jill ireland.
A wouldbe australian western, based on rolf boldrewoods novel previously filmed, equally tediously, in 1957. Boldrewoods robbery under arms 1888 was immensely popular, and it too achieved classic status. Frontier and pioneer life australia fiction subject. The other versions are robbery under arms 1907, captain starlight, or gentleman of the road 1911, robbery under arms 1920. Hoods stations, driven to adelaide, and then sold, by a party of men whose names have not as yet transpired.
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