Ten Canoes poster

Ten Canoes( 2006)

TV-MAAdventureComedyDrama
67%
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Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble

Overview

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Crusoe Kurddal

      Ridjimiraril

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      Jamie Gulpilil

      Dayindi / Yeeralparil

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      Richard Birrinbirrin

      Birrinbirrin

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      David Gulpilil

      The Storyteller

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      Peter Minygululu

      Minygululu

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      Frances Djulibing

      Nowalingu

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      Sonia Djarrabalminym

      Banalandju

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      Cassandra Malangarri Baker

      Munandjarra

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      Philip Gudthaykudthay

      The Sorcerer

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      Peter Djigirr

      Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

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      Michael Dawu

      Canoeist/The Stranger

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      Bobby Bunungurr

      Canoeist/Uncle

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      Johnny Buniyira

      Canoeist/Warrior

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      Billy Black

      Canoeist/Warrior

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      Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr

      Canoeist/Warrior

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      Carl Dhalurruma

      Canoeist/Warrior

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      Kathy Gonun

      Birrinbirrin's Wife #1

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      Jennifer Djenana

      Birrinbirrin's Wife #2

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    2000000.00

    Revenue

    300000.00

    Keywords

    • australia
    • swamp
    • canoe
    • tribe
    • hunting
    • death
    • storytelling
    • native peoples
    • hunt
    • australian aboriginal