MOVIE • 1986

The Fringe Dwellers

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The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.

TMDB ★ 3.2/5Votes: 8

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Drama

Top Cast

Ernie Dingo

Phil

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Justine Saunders

Mollie Comeaway

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Kristina Nehm

Trilby Comeaway

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Bob Maza

Joe Comeaway

Kylie Belling

Noonah Comeaway

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Denis Walker

Bartie Comeaway

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Malcolm Silva

Charlie

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Marlene Bell

Hannah

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Michelle Torres

Audrena

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Michele Miles

Blanchie

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Eva

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Bill Sandy

Skippy

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Maureen Watson

Rene

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Robert Ugle

Tim

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Theatrical release date: October 26, 1986

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 26, 1986

Runtime

98 min

Language

English

Origin

Australia

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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