Fourth adaptation and first made for television of. The film was made in the flinders ranges and capitalises on beautiful location scenery as well as the recreation of 19th century atmosphere. Boldrewood or browne, as that was his actual name captures the setting and spirit of colonial australia during the middle of the 19th century, as it happened. Robbery under arms wikisource, the free online library. Robbery under arms 1985 two brothers steven vidler, christopher cummins join their father in captain starlights sam neill bushranger gang in 19thcentury australia. A reward of four hundred pounds will be paid by the government for such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the two masked and armed offenders, who absconded in a motor car. Robbery under arms is a 1907 australian silent film based on the novel by rolf boldrewood about two brothers and their relationship with the bushranger captain starlight. Made by the south australian film corporation during the miniseries boom of the 1980s and lensed in the flinders ranges, it stars sam neill as the infamous captain starlight. Other articles where robbery under arms is discussed. Acclaimed actor sam neill death in brunswick, jurassic park stars as the suave and enigmatic bushranger, captain starlight, in this lavish action adventure tale set in the rugged australian. Apr 20, 2017 patsey was hanged afterwards for bushranging and gold robbery, and he had more than one mans blood to answer for.
Librivox recording of robbery under arms, by rolf boldrewood. Robbery under arms was adapted for the theatre in 1890, and five times for cinema between 1907 and 1985. Joined by bush larrikin, ben marston ed devereaux, and bens two adventurehungry sons steven vidler and christopher cummins, starlight leads his gang of wild colonial boys in search of riches, romance and other mens cattle. Oct 28, 2018 robbery under arms is a classic australian novel by rolf boldrewood a pseudonym for thomas alexander browne. Follow the adventures of the dashing captain starlight, a fabled 19th century gentlemanrogue, and two wilful young brothers who hook up with his gang. Robbery under arms 1985 clip 2 on aso australias audio. Robbery under arms is a bushranger novel by thomas alexander browne, published under his pseudonym rolf boldrewood. Made by the south australian film corporation during the miniseries boom of the 1980s and lensed in the flinders ranges, it stars sam. It was abridged into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillans onevolume colonial library series and has not been out of print since. Buy robbery under arms a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the goldfields of australia by boldrewood, rolf isbn. It first appeared as a serial in the sydney mail 18821883 and was published in full in 1888. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
Robbery under arms 1985 ken hannam, donald crombie. Robbery under arms 1985 03281985 au western, history 2h 21m user score. Robbery under arms 1985 sam neill stars as the suave and enigmatic bushranger, captain starlight, in this lavish action adventure tale which is based on the classic australian bushranger novel. Films robbery under arms acclaimed actor sam neill stars as the suave and enigmatic bushranger captain starlight in this lavish action adventure tale set in the rugged australian outback. Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic australian bushranger novel robbery under arms by rolf boldrewood. Murray smith, late agentgeneral in london for the colony of victoria, with hearty thanks for the time and trouble he has devoted to. Robbery under arms 1985 clip 2 on aso australias audio and. Robbery under armschapter 2 wikisource, the free online.
Robbery under arms is a classic australian novel by rolf boldrewood a pseudonym for thomas alexander browne. Partly filmed on location in australia, robbery under arms is presented here in a transfer from original film elements in its asexhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Aug 26, 2010 rousing music composed by garry mcdonald and laurie stone for robbery under arms, the 1985 australian miniseries. A story of life and adventure in the bush and in the australian goldfields by rolf boldrewood i dedicate this ower true tale of the wilder aspects of australian life to my old comrade r. The clip includes scenes portraying the life and times of bushrangers, characters who had a firm place in the popular national mythology.
Robbery under arms a story of life and adventure in the. Robbery under arms was a lavish project by the south australian film corporation. It was edited into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillans colonial library series and has. To quote the author though presented in the guise of fiction, this chronicle of the marston family must not be set down by the reader as wholly fanciful or exaggerated. Fate, however, has other ideas and they are brought together in a violent climax. Robbery under arms aus mini series excerpt youtube. Made by the south australian film corporation during the miniseries boom of the 1980s.
The water rushed down it like a torrent in wet winters, and formed a sort of creek. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. Rousing music composed by garry mcdonald and laurie stone for robbery under arms, the 1985 australian miniseries. Robbery under arms peter finch ronald lewis maureen swanson 1957 two brothers join their father in captain starlights peter finch bushranger gang in 19thcentury australia. Patsey was hanged afterwards for bushranging and gold robbery, and he had more than one mans blood to answer for. Boldrewoods robbery under arms 1888 was immensely popular, and it too achieved classic status. Of particular interest is the australian vernacular in which the narrator, dick marston, presents his confession of his part in gang activity. It was the first film version of the novel and the third australian feature ever made. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life.
It was published in book form in london in 1888, and it was not long after that the story was. A tale of cattle duffing, horse stealing and bushranging in the new south wales outback with captain starlight. During the mid 1860s, brothers dick and jim marston are drawn into a life of crime by their exconvict father ben and his friend, infamous cattlethief captain starlight. It is based on a classic australian novel by rolf boldrewood the pen name of thomas browne. The story is a rollicking yarn told at a fast pace, following the young dick.
It was first published in serialised form by the sydney mail between july 1882 and august 1883 in three volumes in london in 1888, it was abridged into a single volume in 1889 as part of macmillans onevolume colonial library series and has not been out of print since. Sep 05, 2017 acclaimed actor sam neill death in brunswick, jurassic park stars as the suave and enigmatic bushranger, captain starlight, in this lavish action adventure tale set in the rugged australian. It was again remade as a tv miniseries in 1985 starring sam neill. We knew we were doing what we oughtnt to do, and scorned to. My impression of robbery under arms is one of appreciation that such a book exists. It rails against criminality and exalts the virtuous life, contrasting the fate of the mastons to that of their neighbour george storefield who achieves riches and authority by steady and honest hard work. Overview of robbery under arms, 1957, directed by jack lee, with peter finch, ronald lewis, maureen swanson, at turner classic movies. Alfred dampiers shakespearean fridays theatre research. Robbery under arms is a 1985 australian action adventure film starring sam neill as bushranger captain starlight. Many cinematic versions of this story which first appeared in 1889 authored by rolf boldrewood have been produced, the first was an australian film dating back to 1907, and this mid80s.
It was first published in serialised form by the sydney mail between july 1882 and august 1883, then in three volumes in london in 1888. Having shared the proceeds, they go their separate ways. Purchase robbery under arms on dvd online and enjoy having your favourite action movies and tv series delivered to you in south africa. Sam neill robbery under arms actor actors 221beefcakes. Mar 24, 2014 purchase robbery under arms on dvd online and enjoy having your favourite action movies and tv series delivered to you in south africa. Robbery under arms 1985 cast and crew two brothers steven vidler, christopher cummins join their father in captain starlights sam neill bushranger gang in 19thcentury australia. Made by the south australian film corporation during the miniseries boom of the 1980s and lensed in the flinders ranges, it stars sam neill as the infamous. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated australian bushman, rolf boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Robbery under arms 1985 play may contain names, images or voices of deceased aboriginal and torres strait islander people.
Robbery under arms a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the australian goldfields. Robbery under arms is a 1957 british crime film directed by jack lee and starring peter finch, ronald lewis, laurence naismith and jill ireland. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Robbery under arms tv show australian tv guide 9entertainment. Captain starlight is joined by bush larrikin, ben marston, and bens two adventurehungry. Robbery under arms a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the australian goldfields language. With sam neill, steven vidler, christopher cummins, liz newman. We knew we were doing what we oughtnt to do, and scorned to look pious and keep two faces under one hood. Robbery under arms by boldrewood, r and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Frontier and pioneer life australia fiction subject. The 1920 version is one of the few surviving independently produced australian silent films. Making their way to melbourne with the proceeds of a recent raid, the brothers meet and romance the morrison sisters, kate and jean, whom they eventually marry. Robbery under arms 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Joined by bush larrikin, ben marston, and bens two adventurehungry sons, starlight leads his gang of wild colonial boys in search of riches, romance and other mens cattle. Based on the classic adventure novel by rolf boldrewood, and set in the nineteenth century outback, this is the story of the biggest cattlerustling coup in australian history and the men who planned and executed it. Robbery under arms was acclaimed as an australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. Many cinematic versions of this story which first appeared in 1889 authored by rolf boldrewood have been produced, the first was an. Project gutenberg offers 61,628 free ebooks to download. This version comes from a video tape released by the new south wales department of education, sydney in 1984. Acclaimed actor sam neill death in brunswick, jurassic park stars as the suave and enigmatic bushranger, captain starlight, in this lavish.