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Rabbit-Proof Fence

Rabbit-Proof Fence

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Rabbit-Proof Fence

"Follow your heart, follow the fence"

2002

1h 34m

7.0(401 votes)

Adventure

Drama

History

Overview

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation

HanWay Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Everlyn Sampi

Molly Craig

Tianna Sansbury

Daisy Craig Kadibill

Laura Monaghan

Gracie Fields

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Moodoo

Ningali Lawford

Ningali Lawford

Maud - Molly's Mother

Myarn Lawford

Molly's Grandmother

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Mavis

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Constable Riggs

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

A. O. Neville

Natasha Wanganeen

Natasha Wanganeen

Nina, Dormitory Boss

Creative team

Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Written by: Christine Olsen
Produced by: Christine Olsen
John Winter

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