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Ned Kelly (2003)

R 03/22/2003 (US) Action, Adventure, Drama, History 1h 50m

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The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes.

Overview

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

Gregor Jordan

Director
Robert Drewe

Novel
John Michael McDonagh

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Heath Ledger

Ned Kelly
Orlando Bloom

Joseph Byrne
Geoffrey Rush

Superintendent Francis Hare
Naomi Watts

Julia Cook
Joel Edgerton

Aaron Sherritt
Laurence Kinlan

Dan Kelly
Philip Barantini

Steve Hart
Kerry Condon

Kate Kelly
Kris McQuade

Ellen Kelly
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A review by John Chard

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Written by John Chard on June 4, 2014

It’s Regina versus us; The Kelly Gang.

Ned Kelly is directed by Gregor Jordan and written by John Michael McDonagh (based on “Our Sunshine” written by Robert Drewe). It stars Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush and Joel Edgerton. Music is by Klaus Badelt and cinematography by Oliver Stapleton.

The Australian Robin Hood? Well not quite, but Ned Kelly’s name and exploits live on for ever more. As is often the case with film’s of this type, such as Braveheart, it’s best to approach them as interpretations of real events and people, than actual historical facts. The core b... read the rest.

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