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The Fringe Dwellers

6.419861h 38mMovieDrama

The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.

DirectorBruce Beresford
WritersBruce Beresford·Rhoisin Beresford
ProducersSue Milliken·Hilary Dwyer

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Fringe Dwellers isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, New Zealand. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bruce Beresford

EDErnie Dingo
Ernie Dingo
Phil
JS
Justine Saunders
Mollie Comeaway
KN
Kristina Nehm
Trilby Comeaway
BM
Bob Maza
Joe Comeaway
KBKylie Belling
Kylie Belling
Noonah Comeaway
DW
Denis Walker
Bartie Comeaway
MS
Malcolm Silva
Charlie
MB
Marlene Bell
Hannah
MT
Michelle Torres
Audrena
MM
Michele Miles
Blanchie
ON
Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Eva
BS
Bill Sandy
Skippy

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