Return to Snowy River

Director: Geoff Burrowes Geoff Burrowes

Overview

"Romance and adventure abound in this sequel to the popular Australian film The Man from Snowy River. The story takes up five years after the other ended. It is still the 1880s when Jim Craig returns to his humble mountain cabin after he rounds up a heard of mustangs in the hope that he will earn enough money to finally be able to marry Jessica. Unfortunately, Jessica's dad wants her to marry the banker's son. Now the two lovers must work long and hard to be together."

Product Details

Release Date:	04/22/2003
UPC:	0786936208153
Original Release:	1988
Rating:	PG
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:39:00
Sales rank:	837

Special Features

Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound; Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Tom Burlinson	Jim Craig
Sigrid Thornton	Jessica
Brian Dennehy	Harrison
Nicholas Eadie	Alistair Patton
Mark Hembrow	Seb
Bryan Marshall	Hawker
Rhys McConnochie	Patton Sr.
Peter Cummins	Jake
Cornelia Frances	Mrs. Darcy
Tony Barry	Jacko
Wyn Roberts	Priest
Alec Wilson	Patton's Crony
Peter Browne	Reilly
Alan Hopgood	Simmons
Mark Pennell	Collins
Charlie Lovick	Charlie,Jack's Son
Greg Stroud	Jockey
Nick Waters	Announcer at Harrison's
Cae Rees	Barmaid
John Raaen	Lout in Bar
Bruce Clarkson	Bystander at Harrison's
Peter Tulloch	Bystander outside Church
Christopher Stevenson	Harrison's Waiter
Geoff Beamish	Frank
Gerald Egan	Jamie McKay
Derek Scott	Crack Rider
Robert Purcell	Crack Rider
John Bird	Crack Rider
John Johnston	Patton's Friend
Bruce Rowland	Composer

Technical Credits

Geoff Burrowes

John Dixon

Chris Anderson	Stunts
Geoff Burrowes	Producer,Director,Screenwriter
Brian Pearce	Special Effects
Dennis Wright	Executive Producer
Susie Maizels	Casting
John Kearney	Executive Producer
John Dixon	Screenwriter
Gary Wilkins	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

The wealthy landowners from Australia's low country once again have a plan to stick it to the Man. The Man from Snowy River, that is, in this thundering sequel to the surprise 1982 hit of that name, which is a Barnes & Noble Family Adventure Fundamental. Tom Burlinson is back in the saddle as Australian folk hero Jim Craig, who returns after a three-year absence with 100 wild horses in tow and big plans, which include finally marrying Jessica Harrison, the "high-steppin' filly" once again portrayed by Sigrid Thornton. Rekindling their romance, though, also stokes the simmering feud between the landed gentry and the high-country folk. Jim's chief nemesis is a nasty banker's son who, besides being a snob ("You're out of your class here, Craig," he sneers), hightails it with Craig's horses after being spurned by Jessica. Like the first film, this is near-ideal family entertainment. The scenery is breathtaking, and the horses are magnificent. One stunt, involving Craig riding his beloved stallion down a steep mountain, is worthy of Tony Hawk. The chaste romance between the forthright Craig and the spirited Jessica makes this an ideal date movie for young teens. The PG rating is for a handful of mild profanities and one heartbreaking equine death. Devotees of the first film will be thrilled to add this to the video stable.