

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
“The chant of the underdog”
The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.
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Where is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is a 1978 English-language crime, drama and history film directed by Fred Schepisi. The cast is led by Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was produced by Victorian Film and The Film House and made in Australia. It was released on June 21, 1978.
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers
- Fred Schepisi
- Release date
- June 21, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Victorian Film, The Film House
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith cast & crew
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was directed by Fred Schepisi and written by Fred Schepisi.
The cast features Tom E. Lewis as Jimmie Blacksmith, Freddy Reynolds as Mort Blacksmith, Ray Barrett as Farrell, Jack Thompson as Rev. Neville, Don Crosby as Jack Newby, and Angela Punch McGregor as Gilda Marshall.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Smeaton, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by Fred Schepisi.
Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith worth watching?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and history, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
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Cast of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Tom E. Lewis
Jimmie Blacksmith

Freddy Reynolds
Mort Blacksmith

Ray Barrett
Farrell

Jack Thompson
Rev. Neville

Don Crosby
Jack Newby

Angela Punch McGregor
Gilda Marshall

Steve Dodd
Tabidgi

Peter Carroll
McCready

Ruth Cracknell
Mrs. Heather Newby

Elizabeth Alexander
Petra Graf

Peter Sumner
Dowie Steed

Tim Robertson
Healey
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in United States?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 67 ratings.











