The Fringe Dwellers
Brief Synopsis
Addressing issues of racism and its social effects in Australia, this story follows a young aboriginal woman who seeks a better life for herself and her family.
Cast & Crew
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Bruce Beresford
Director
Kristina Nehm
Trilby Comeaway
Justine Saunders
Mollie Comeaway
Bob Maza
Joe Comeaway
Kylie Belling
Noonah Comeaway
Denis Walker
Bartie Comeaway
Film Details
Also Known As
Aux frontières de la ville, Fringe Dwellers, Fringe-Dwellers, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Atlantic; Moneypenny Services; Virgin Vision; Virgin Vision
Distribution Company
Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Location
Queensland, Australia
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 38m
Synopsis
Addressing issues of racism and its social effects in Australia, this story follows a young aboriginal woman who seeks a better life for herself and her family.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Director
Cast
Kristina Nehm
Trilby Comeaway
Justine Saunders
Mollie Comeaway
Bob Maza
Joe Comeaway
Kylie Belling
Noonah Comeaway
Denis Walker
Bartie Comeaway
Ernie Dingo
Phil
Malcolm Silva
Charlie
Marlene Bell
Hannah
Michelle Torres
Audrena
Michele Miles
Blanchie
Kath Walker
Eva
Bill Sandy
Skippy
Maureen Watson
Rene
Robert Ugle
Tim
Alan Dargin
Bruce
Terry Thompson
Horrie
Annie Saward
May
Dianne Eden
Matron
Wilkie Collins
Dr Symons
Lisa-jane Stockwell
Nurse Mccarthy
Sandra Lehane
Nurse Creswell
Theresa Stafford
Schoolgirl
Leo Wockner
Stockman
Wilf Campagnoni
Bert
David Glendinning
Headmaster
Noanie Wood
Miss Simmons
Gabrielle Lambrose
Mrs Henwood
Jack Mayers
Constable
Rob Johnston
George
Laurence Foel
Waitress
Colin Martin
Musterer
John Mccollon
Mr Colquhoun
Kevin Dean
Foreman
Rita--the Wonder Dog
Crew
Darrin Ballangarry
Camera Operator (Queensland Film Corporation)
Kerri Barnett
Costumes
Alison Barrett
Casting
Dave Bartholomew
Song ("Let The Four Winds Blow")
Bruce Beresford
Screenwriter
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Rhoisin Beresford
Screenwriter
Catherine Bishop
Production Coordinator
Max Bowring
Sound Recording
Frank Burke
Titles
Louise Carrigan
Standby Props
Roger Cowland
Other
Carolynne Cunningham
Location Manager (Pre-Production)
Fats Domino
Song ("Let The Four Winds Blow")
George Dreyfus
Music
Mark Egerton
1st Assistant Director
Peter Fenton
Sound Mixer
Kathryn Fisher
Production Liaison (Aboriginal)
Nene Gare
Source Material (From Novel)
Robert Gavin
Song Arranger ("Brown Skin Baby" (End Titles))
Hilary Heath
Executive Producer
Phil Heywood
Sound Rerecording
Sandra Hoffensetz
Production Attachment (Queensland Film Corporation)
Kate Ingham
Casting (Extras)
Romola Jeffrey
Production Coordinator (Sydney)
Helen Macaskill
Props Buyer
Helen Macaskill
Dresser
Phil Matthews
Technical Advisor (Music)
Donald M. Mcalpine
Director Of Photography
Viv Mepham
Makeup
Michele Miles
Song Performer ("Brown Skin Baby")
Sue Milliken
Producer
Peter Muir
Song ("The Drover'S Days Are Over")
Damian Nolan
Executive Producer
Brian Pearce
Special Effects
Herbert Pinter
Production Designer
Bob Randall
Song ("Brown Skin Baby")
Penn Robinson
Sound Editor
Matalia Rosa
Song ("Forever And Ever")
Pip Shapiera
Key Grip
Phil Urquhart
Unit Manager
Helen Watts
Production Manager
Stewart Way
Art Direction
Jo Weeks
Continuity
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Buddy Williams
Song
Buddy Williams
Song Performer ("The Drover'S Days Are Over")
John Williamson
Song Performer ("Highway To The Grave" "Comic Strip Cowboy" "Six Boys In Blue")
John Williamson
Songs
Franz Winkler
Song ("Forever And Ever")
Rob Young
Gaffer
Film Details
Also Known As
Aux frontières de la ville, Fringe Dwellers, Fringe-Dwellers, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Atlantic; Moneypenny Services; Virgin Vision; Virgin Vision
Distribution Company
Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Location
Queensland, Australia
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 38m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter January 23, 1987
Released in United States October 1994
Shown at Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles October 13-26, 1994.
Began shooting September 16, 1985.
Released in United States Winter January 23, 1987
Released in United States October 1994 (Shown at Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles October 13-26, 1994.)
