directed by: George Miller, year: 1982
actors: Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Kirk Douglas

The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film based on the Banjo Paterson poem. It tells the story of a young man, Jim Craig, who, after his father's death, ventures out to earn his living. He finds work on a cattle station owned by two brothers, Harrison and Spur. Jim's skills with horses and his romance with Harrison's daughter, Jessica, are central to the plot, as he proves himself in the rugged Australian outback, culminating in a dramatic chase to capture a valuable colt.

Coming Of Age, Australian Outback, Horseman Skills, Family Legacy, Romance