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One man's conviction divided a nation.
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.Read moreLess
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
The story
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Watch trailerCast & crew
Robert CarlyleDavid O'Sullivan
Charles DanceRoderic Chamberlain
Kerry FoxHelen Devaney
Colin FrielsFather Tom Dixon
Ben MendelsohnRupert Murdoch
David NgoombujarraYoung Max Stuart
Rhys McConnochieJustice Abbott
Bille BrownThomas Playford
John GreggRohan Rivett
Roy BillingDet Sgt Turner
Gary WaddellConstable JonesExplore the crew
- Director
- Craig Lahiff
- Writer
- Louis Nowra
- Producer
- Helen Leake
- Producer
- Nik Powell
- Director of Photography
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Editor
- Lee Smith
- Original Music Composer
- Cezary Skubiszewski