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Travelling North (1987)

Movie ★ 5.8 96 min

Drama Comedy

Travelling North tells the story of Frank, a crotchety old man with an unending zest and passion for life and Frances his much younger companion travelling to Queensland to enjoy their retirement and each other. Unfortunately the North cannot calm Frank's complex personality and Frances watches helplessly as Frank struggles to understand his own emotional and physical limitations.

Carl Schultz Director David Williamson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 19, 1987
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0094176
Country
Language
Studio
View Films, The Australian Film Commission, Queensland Film Corporation

Themes

Cast

Leo McKern Leo McKern Frank Julia Blake Julia Blake Frances Graham Kennedy Graham Kennedy Freddie Henri Szeps Henri Szeps Saul Michele Fawdon Michele Fawdon Helen Diane Craig Diane Craig Sophie Drew Forsythe Drew Forsythe Martin Roger Oakley Roger Oakley Stan Andrea Moor Andrea Moor Joan John Gregg John Gregg Jim Rob Steele Rob Steele Syd John Black Alan Joe MacColum Boat Owner Nick Holland Nick Holland Waiter Steve Shaw Estate Agent Genevieve Mooy Genevieve Mooy Gallery Attendent Bevan Wilson Celebrant Andrew McMahon Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is Travelling North about?
Travelling North tells the story of Frank, a crotchety old man with an unending zest and passion for life and Frances his much younger companion travelling to Queensland to enjoy their retirement and each other. Unfortunately the North cannot calm Frank's complex personality and Frances watches helplessly as Frank struggles to understand his own emotional and physical limitations.
Who directed Travelling North?
Travelling North was directed by Carl Schultz.
Who stars in Travelling North?
Travelling North stars Leo McKern, Julia Blake, Graham Kennedy, Henri Szeps.
When was Travelling North released?
Travelling North is a 1987 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Travelling North?
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