About this title: Released in the U.S. as Massacre Hill, the Australian Eureka Stockade was one of that country's biggest and most expensive postwar productions (it was nearly two years in the making!) Set during the 19th-century Australian gold rush, the film top-bills Chips Rafferty as boisterous prospector Peter Lallor. The gold bonanza is threatened by the arrival of claim-jumpers, usurpers and government bean-counters. At first, the prospectors intend to use random mob violence to ward off the invaders, but Lallor organizes the group into a strong, united front, as willing to mediate as to bust heads. ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Chips Rafferty, Jane Barrett, Jack Lambert, Gordon Jackson, Ralph Truman, Sydney Loder, Peter Finch, Peter Illing. New in new packaging. 1948 Run time: 103. This sprawling period adventure is packed with action. During the 19th Century Australian gold rush, four prospectors join forces against claim jumpers and government accountants. Produced by Leslie Norman. Written by Harry Watt and Norman Greenwood. read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
Portions of content provided by All Music Guide or All Movie Guide. © 2009 All Media Guide, LLC. All Music Guide and All Movie Guide are registered Trademarks of All Media Guide, LLC.