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Kangaroo (1952)
Director: Lewis Milestone
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From Time Out Film Guide
A highly unlikely Australian Western, substituting Aborigines for Indians. Lawford and Boone plot to outwit a wealthy ranch-owner (Currie), but Lawford screws things up by falling in love with his daughter (O'Hara). Routine in all departments, it's one long yawn.Author: DP
Cast & crew
Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Robert Bassler
Cast: Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Richard Boone, Finlay Currie, Chips Rafferty, Charles Tingwell full cast
Duration: 84 mins
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