Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Dell McGuire
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Peter Lawford
Richard Connor
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Richard Boone
John W. Gamble
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Finlay Currie
Michael McGuire
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Chips Rafferty
Trooper 'Len' Leonard
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Letty Craydon
Kathleen, McGuire's Housekeeper
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Charles Tingwell
Matt
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Steve Dodd
Sailor (uncredited)
Overview
In turn-of-the-century Australia, two criminals ingratiate themselves with a rancher in order to swindle him. However, the two partners become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.
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Broken Lance
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The Man from Snowy River
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