Blackfellas

Never turn your back on family & friends

1993
1h 35m
Drama

7.3TMDB(3)

Overview

Young Aboriginal Doug has done his time for petty theft, but quickly drifts back under the bad influence of ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd. Doug knows where he’s heading – he’s seen it all before, in the hard life of his father. Returning to his traditional country and the love of girlfriend Polly is the way out. But Floyd’s mateship is hard to shake.

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Awards
Won the AACTA Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (1993)
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Nominations
Nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (1993)
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Setting
Set in Western Australia
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Details

Director: James Ricketson
Writers: Archie WellerWriter
James RicketsonWriter
Status: Released
Release date: November 4, 1993
Original language: English
Countries: Australia

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Production

Barron Entertainment