Burke & Wills (film)

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Burke & Wills
Directed by	Graeme Clifford
Written by	Michael Thomas
Starring	Jack Thompson Nigel Havers Greta Scacchi
Release date(s)	1985
Running time	141 min.
Language	English

Burke & Wills (1985) is a film directed by Graeme Clifford. The film follows the tragic expedition of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills in their crossing of Australia's interior in 1860-1.

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Burke and Wills are portrayed as bold but flawed figures. Burke is anxious to return to his sweetheart in Melbourne, and win fame and honor for himself in the 'race' across Australia. Wills is the consumate English gentleman and faithful follower to the end. Impressive Australian desert vistas help to build the dramatic tension as Burke's rash decisions come to a head.