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Ned Kelly

"The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes."

2003-03-22 Action 1hr 50m

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

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Storyline

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

  • Released
    2003-03-22
  • Revenue
    $6,585,516
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 50m
  • Genre
    Action, Adventure, Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.4
  • Production
    Woss Group Film Productions, StudioCanal, Endymion Films, WTA, Working Title Films, Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation

Crew

Gregor Jordan
Director
John Michael McDonagh
Screenplay
Nelson Woss
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger
Ned Kelly
Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom
Joseph Byrne
Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush
Superintendent Francis Hare
Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts
Julia Cook
Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton
Aaron Sherritt
Laurence Kinlan

Laurence Kinlan
Dan Kelly
Philip Barantini

Philip Barantini
Steve Hart
Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon
Kate Kelly
Kris McQuade

Kris McQuade
Ellen Kelly
Emily Browning

Emily Browning
Grace Kelly
Kiri Paramore

Kiri Paramore
Constable Fitzpatrick
Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths
Susan Scott
Geoff Morrell

Geoff Morrell
Robert Scott
Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell
Premier Graham Berry
Saskia Burmeister

Saskia Burmeister
Jane Jones
Peter Phelps

Peter Phelps
Constable Lonigan
Russell Dykstra

Russell Dykstra
Wild Wright
Nick Farnell

Nick Farnell
Tom Lloyd
Russell Gilbert

Russell Gilbert
Constable Hall
Brooke Harman

Brooke Harman
Maggie
Molly McCaffrey

Molly McCaffrey
Fanny Shaw
Nicholas Bell

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Richard Cook
Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes
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Anne Jones
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Jerome Ehlers

Jerome Ehlers
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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor
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Tim Wright

Tim Wright
Constable McIntyre
Thea Gumbert

Thea Gumbert
Mary Hegarty

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Reviews for Ned Kelly
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A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2014-06-04

It’s Regina versus us; The Kelly Gang. Ned Kelly is directed by Gregor Jordan and written by John Michael McDonagh (based on “Our Sunshin... read more

It’s Regina versus us; The Kelly Gang. Ned Kelly is directed by Gregor Jordan and written by John Michael McDonagh (based on “Our Sunshine” written by Robert Drewe). It stars Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush and Joel Edgerton. Music is by Klaus Badelt and cinematography by Oliver Stapleton. The Australian Robin Hood? Well not quite, but Ned Kelly’s name and exploits live on for ever more. As is often the case with film’s of this type, such as Braveheart, it’s best to approach them as interpretations of real events and people, than actual historical facts. The core basis of Ned Kelly the man is here, and the picture built around him is handsomely mounted. Also ripe with strong character portrayals by the key actors (fluctuating accents and dodgy beards aside) and shot through with enough lyrical smarts by Jordan, it’s a film big on atmosphere and authentic feel. However, obviously hamstrung by budget and running time etc, much of the story feels incomplete. There’s also the problem of under using Geoffrey Rush, who although playing a key character in the Kelly legend, is only on the periphery of things. Still, the evident problems can’t stop it from being an engaging piece of entertainment. It’s consistently beautiful to look at, Badelt’s mournful musical score is an absolute cracker and the action is well staged by the passionate Jordan. We are still waiting for the definitive Ned Kelly Gang movie, because although this is made with care of the source stories, it only scratches the surface of this most interesting period of Australian history. 7/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-02-25

It's always tough with a subject that suffers from Titanic Syndrome - there can be no jeopardy about the final outcome so it really does boi... read more

It's always tough with a subject that suffers from Titanic Syndrome - there can be no jeopardy about the final outcome so it really does boil down to the quality of the writing and the acting as to whether or not we are going to bother to sit through it... Heath Ledger isn't bad at all in the title role, an Australian from Irish (and criminal) stock who falls foul once too often of the frequently corrupt police, takes matters into his own hands and with his brother Dan (Laurence Kinlan) and Orlando Bloom (Joseph Byrne), amongst others, turns into an Antipodean version of Robin Hood - determined to redress the pretty in-your-face imbalances of society in Victoria and New South Wales. Bloom's accent is straight out of "Finian's Rainbow" but Naomi Watts is good as Julia as is Kris McQuade as his mother Ellen. Geoffrey Rush is drafted in by the government to lead the chasing constabulary, but his usually dominant presence doesn't quite work here - he doesn't really have enough to do/say. Those really observant amongst us might spot Charles Tingwell (think "Inspector Craddock") towards the end, too. It's violent but not brutal - we are shown a side of Kelly that has been driven to the course of action and although he doesn't exactly hate it; he has scruples. The detail is good; we get a sense of the relative squalor in which they lived, and the writing and direction are taut and well paced. From what little I know of the man, and his gang, this isn't the most accurate depiction of his brief moment in the limelight, but on balance, it is worth sitting through...

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A Review by John Chard

It’s Regina versus us; The Kelly Gang. Ned Kelly is directed by Gregor Jordan and written by John Michael McDonagh (based on “Our Sunshine” written by Robert Drewe). It stars Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush and Jo...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2014-06-04

It’s Regina versus us; The Kelly Gang. Ned Kelly is directed by Gregor Jordan and written by John Michael McDonagh (based on “Our Sunshine” written by Robert Drewe). It stars Heath Ledger, Orlando ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-02-25

It's always tough with a subject that suffers from Titanic Syndrome - there can be no jeopardy about the final outcome so it really does boil down to the quality of the writing and the acting as to wh...

read more