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Australia, 1958. When a nine-year-old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Placed under brutal interrogation, Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defence lawyers are put to the test as they seek to restore justice. Based on a true story, this gripping and timely crime drama stars Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, and David Ngoombujarra.

2004 · 1h 39m
Director Craig Lahiff

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Australia, 1958. When a nine-year-old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Placed under brutal interrogation, Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defence lawyers are put to the test as they seek to restore justice. Based on a true story, this gripping and timely crime drama stars Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, and David Ngoombujarra.

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Studio
Icon Film Distribution
Released
2004
Run Time
1 hr 39 min
Rated
15
Regions of Origin
United Kingdom, Australia
© 2002 AUSTRALIAN FILM FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FILM CORPORATION, JESSIE STREET PRODUCTIONS PTY LTD, B&W PRODUCTIONS PTY LTD. Under exclusive license to Icon Film Distribution Ltd.

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English
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English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)