
Rebel
He's a fighter and a rebel. She's dynamite, she's dazzling. To the world he's trouble. But to Kathy, he's a hero
Overview
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 5 awards, including the AACTA Awards for Best Production Design and Best Cinematography (1985)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (1985)
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Box office
Made on a $5M budget
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Bob HerbertScreenplay
- Michael JenkinsScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 5, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Countries
- Australia
































