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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978·Movie·113 min·6.7(67)

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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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
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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

Tom E. Lewis

Jimmie Blacksmith

Freddy Reynolds

Freddy Reynolds

Mort Blacksmith

Ray Barrett

Ray Barrett

Farrell

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Rev. Neville

Don Crosby

Don Crosby

Jack Newby

Angela Punch McGregor

Angela Punch McGregor

Gilda Marshall

Steve Dodd

Steve Dodd

Tabidgi

Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll

McCready

Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Mrs. Heather Newby

Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander

Petra Graf

Peter Sumner

Peter Sumner

Dowie Steed

Tim Robertson

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.

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