The Man Who Shot the Albatross
The Man Who Shot the Albatross is a 1972 television film based on the play by Ray Lawler about the Rum Rebellion. It featured the same cast that were in the 1971 stage production.[2][3]
| The Man Who Shot the Albatross | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Zweck |
| Written by | Ray Lawler |
| Starring | Leo McKern |
Production company | ABC |
Release date | 1972 |
Running time | 100 mins[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Leo McKern as Captain Bligh
- Michael Aitkens
- John Ewart
- Gary Day
- Peter Norton
- John Orcsik
- Frank Thring
- Simon Chilvers
- Patricia Kennedy
- Malcolm Phillips
Production
Ray Lawler's play premiered at the MTC in 1971 and was directed by John Sumner. It marked Leo McKern's return to Australia after a number of years away.[4] It was Lawler's first play produced in Australia for a number of years.[5] The production toured around Australia.
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References
- "CHANNEL 3". The Canberra Times. 46 (13, 079). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 25 March 1972. p. 16. Retrieved 1 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- "A chance to set record straight'". The Canberra Times. 46 (12, 965). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 12 November 1971. p. 3. Retrieved 28 February 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Leo McKem as Captain Bligh". The Canberra Times. 46 (13, 074). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 20 March 1972. p. 15. Retrieved 1 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- "'Ryan's Daughter' star for Canberra stage". The Canberra Times. 46 (12, 960). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 6 November 1971. p. 19. Retrieved 1 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Top author says he is really an actor". The Canberra Times. 55 (16, 725). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 12 July 1981. p. 8. Retrieved 1 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
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