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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

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1978 | 113 min | Crime, Drama, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved Killers of the Flower Moon or Chopper, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred Schepisi

  • Tom E. LewisJimmie Blacksmith
  • Freddy ReynoldsMort Blacksmith
  • Ray BarrettFarrell
  • Jack ThompsonRev. Neville
  • Don CrosbyJack Newby
  • Angela Punch McGregorGilda Marshall
  • Steve DoddTabidgi
  • Peter CarrollMcCready
  • Ruth CracknellMrs. Heather Newby
  • Elizabeth AlexanderPetra Graf