Over The Hill

1h 39m 1991

Brief Synopsis

The story charts the hilarious adventures of Alma, a rather eccentric grandmother who, in an attempt to assert her independence, breaks away from her family and makes a journey of self-discovery on a daring, often humorous trip across the Australian continent.

Cast & Crew

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George Miller

Director

Olympia Dukakis

Alma Harris

Sigrid Thornton

Elizabeth

Derek Fowlds

Dutch

Bill Kerr

Maurio

Steve Bisley

Benedict

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Atlab-Gold Coast, Australia; Dda Public Relations; Rank Film Distributors Inc; Spectrum Films
Distribution Company
Greater Union Organization; New Line Home Entertainment
Location
Gold Coast, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Warner Roadshow Studios, Australia; Alice Springs, Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

The story charts the hilarious adventures of Alma, a rather eccentric grandmother who, in an attempt to assert her independence, breaks away from her family and makes a journey of self-discovery on a daring, often humorous trip across the Australian continent.

Director

George Miller

Director

Cast

Olympia Dukakis

Alma Harris

Sigrid Thornton

Elizabeth

Derek Fowlds

Dutch

Bill Kerr

Maurio

Steve Bisley

Benedict

Andrea Moor

Jan

Pippa Grandison

Margaret

Martin Jacobs

Forbes

Aden Young

Nick

Gerry Connolly

Hank

Jenny Williams

Hank'S Wife

Anne Looby

Tv Reporter

Crew

Sally Ayre-smith

Production Manager

Sandra Bevan

Production Assistant

Murray Boyd

Location Manager

Graham Burke

Executive Producer

Robert Caswell

Producer

Robert Caswell

Screenwriter

David Connell

Director Of Photography

Greg Coote

Executive Producer

Henry Dangar

Editor

Todd Fellman

Production Assistant

Monte Fieguth

Other

Sandra Harrison

Production Assistant

Hugh Johnston

Unit Manager

Rose Keeping

Accountant

Fiona King

Production Coordinator

Ross Matthews

Line Producer

David Mchugh

Music

Lisa Meagher

Supervisor

Basia Ozerski

1st Assistant Editor

Maria Phillips

2nd Assistant Director

Terry Ryan

Costume Designer

Fiona Searson

Publicist

Jill Steele

Production Accountant

Liz Stroud

Associate Producer

Gladys Taylor

Book As Source Material ("Alone In The Australian Wilderness")

Bernard Terry

Producer

Justine Thompson

Art Department Assistant

Juliette Van Heyst

Other

Graham Walker

Production Designer

Mark Wasiutak

Boom Operator

Stewart Way

Art Direction

Chris Webb

1st Assistant Director

Gary Wilkins

Sound Recording

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Atlab-Gold Coast, Australia; Dda Public Relations; Rank Film Distributors Inc; Spectrum Films
Distribution Company
Greater Union Organization; New Line Home Entertainment
Location
Gold Coast, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Warner Roadshow Studios, Australia; Alice Springs, Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States May 1991

Released in United States on Video August 11, 1993

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1992

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 1991.

Began shooting February 25, 1991.

Completed shooting late April 1991

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1992

Released in United States May 1991 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 1991.)

Released in United States on Video August 11, 1993

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