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The battle of the Eureka Stockade in 1854 marked one of Australia's greatest historical events, significantly contributing to the country's character and providing a dramatic turning point to nationhood.The alluring cry of 'GOLD' brings men flocking to Australia from all over the world, rushing to stake their claim on the barren, sun-steeped earth. Fearing the gold fever will weaken the fledgling economy, the Governor and police set out to harass the diggers, forcing them from the gold-fields to consider nobler and more economically stable pursuits such as agriculture and commerce. Pushed to the limit and fed up with their oppressors, led to revolt by Peter Lalor (Aussie screen icon 'Chips' Rafferty), the miners valiantly march to Eureka Hill to establish a stockade in fiery anticipation of further government and police intimidation. Little did they know the violence and bloodshed that was in store for them, marking one of the most notorious conflicts in the colonial history of Victoria. Produced by the famed Ealing Studios, also featuring Gordon Jackson and Peter Finch, Eureka Stockade captures the spirit of an age and explores the end of colonial innocence. Product Identifiers
UPC9344256005701
eBay Product ID (ePID)7051096846
Product Key Features
ActorPeter Illing, Jane Barrett, Peter Finch, Gordon Jackson, Chips Rafferty
Movie/TV TitleEureka Stockade
Aspect Ratio1.33:1
RatingG
DirectorHarry Watt
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Release Year1949
Number of Discs1
DistributorUmbrella Entertainment
Tag LineThe bloody rebellion that changed Australia's social landscape forever.