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Harrys War (1999 film)

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Director
  
Richard Frankland

Screenplay
  
Richard Frankland

Writer
  
Richard Frankland

Language
  
English

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Genre
  
Short, Drama, War

Duration
  

Country
  
Australia

Release date
  
1999

Characters
  
Train Conductor, Harry Saunders, Japanese Officer

Cast
  
David Ngoombujarra
(Harry Saunders),
Bob Maza
(Chris Saunders),
Russell Frost
(Soldier #6),
Terry Gill
(Publican),
David No
(Japanese Officer)

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Richard Frankland directed Harrys War and Stone Bros, Hotel Sorrento (1995), The True Story of Eskimo Nell (1975), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Brilliant Lies (1996)

Harrys War is an Australian short film. It is written and directed by Richard Frankland produced by John Foss and Richard Franklin and stars David Ngoombujarra. It was broadcast nationally on SBS and ABC TV.

Harrys War is based on Franklands Uncle, Harry Saunders (brother of Reg Saunders), who fought for Australia in the South Pacific in World War Two. Saunders fought for his country in the hope that his actions would help Aboriginal people gain citizenship.

Awards

  • AFI Award (1999) - Best Screenplay in a Short Film (nominated)
  • Melbourne International Film Festival (1999) - OCIC Award
  • Hollywood Black Film Festival (2000) - Jury Prize for Best Short Film
  • St Kilda Film Festival (2000) - Best original Screenplay
  • Atom Awards (2000) - Best Short Film
  • St Tropez Film Festival (2000) - Best Short Film

    • References

    Harrys War (1999 film) Wikipedia
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    Harrys War (1999 film) IMDb