The Man from Snowy River (1982 film)

The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian drama film based on the Banjo Paterson poem The Man from Snowy River. The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man. (tagline) Jim Craig There are a dozen good brood mares in that mob. I'll be back for them... and for whatever else is mine. I'm not hiding beneath the skirts of a bunch of women. Jessica Harrison If I'd wanted your help, mate, I would've asked for it. Spur Don't throw effort out to foolishness! I haven't had this much feminine attention in years. Dialogue Jim: United in death, the minister said. Spur: Superstition. Jim: It's a nice thought, Spur. Spur: It's a great comfort to widows and fools. There's more to life than death, Jim. Harrison: You have a long way to go yet, lad. Spur: He's not a lad, brother, he's man. He's a man! Curly: I'm studying to be supervisor. Jim: Studying to be stupid. Jessica: [viewing from horseback, after Jim saves Jessica and they kiss, a change coming in the Aussie mountain weather] It changes so suddenly. One moment it's paradise, the next it's trying to kill you. Jim: Yep, that's how it can be up here. If it was easy to get to know it, it would be not challenging. You've got to treat the mountains like a high-spirited horse; never take it for granted. Jessica: It's the same with people, too. Rosemary: Male company will be a pleasant relief in this hothouse of female emotions. Jim: I think they're trying to make a butler out of me. Jessica: They're trying to make a lady out of me. Jim: Well, they won't have no luck. Jessica: Thank you very much! Jim: Now hold on, I didn't mean... Jessica: I don't suppose they'll have any luck making a gentleman out of you, either. [Harrison is threatening to send Jessica away to a ladies' college] Jessica: No! I won't go! Harrison: [slaps Jessica] You're as deceitful as your mother. Frew: [rising in bed with his lever action rifle as Curly advances on Jim with a broken bottle] Curly - lose the bottle! [cocks the lever action rifle as Curly stops and stares] I did it before... and so help me, I'll do it again. [Curly drops the bottle] Curly: [to Jim] I heard you broke in more than the colt while we were away... Did you have to use your spurs boy?! Spur: [hears stones falling behind them] How'd you find this place? Clancy: I tracked ya. [laughs] You silly old galah, you leave a trail like a one-legged seed drill. Spur: Damn you, Clancy, always sneekin' around, makin' no noise. Clancy: I heard noise, I heard voices. Spur: Aha, sure sign of old age when you start hearin' things. Tagline The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man. Cast Tom Burlinson - Jim Craig Sigrid Thornton - Jessica Harrison Kirk Douglas - Harrison / Spur Terence Donovan - Henry Craig Tommy Dysart - Mountain Man Bruce Kerr - Man in Street David Bradshaw - Banjo Paterson Jack Thompson - Clancy Tony Bonner - Kane June Jago - Mrs. Lorraine Bailey Chris Haywood - Curly Kristopher Steele - Moss Gus Mercurio - Frew Howard Eynon - Shorry Lorraine Bayly - Rosemary Hume External links 084296 The Man from Snowy River Category:1982 films Category:1980s Australian films Category:American western (genre) films Category:Australian drama films Category:Films set in colonial Australia Category:Films set in Victoria Category:Films about horses Category:Films based on poems