The Legend of Ben Hall

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The Legend of Ben Hall

"Legends never die"

2016

2h 19m

6.0(65 votes)

Western

Overview

Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history.

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10 featured cast members

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Jack Martin

Ben Hall

Callan McAuliffe

Daniel Ryan

Arthur Angel

Edward Morriss

Angus Pilakui

Billy Dargin

Andy McPhee

Old Man Gordon

Fantine Banulski

Eliza Mensey

Jamie Coffa

John Gilbert

William Lee

John Dunn

PiaGrace Moon

Peggy Monks

Joanne Dobbin

Biddy Hall

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Directed by: Matthew Holmes
Written by: Matthew Holmes
Produced by: Jessica Pearce
Russell Cunningham

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