I've now written a lot of words about 'True History of the Kelly Gang', but I really don't feel as though I've scratched the surface of this fascinating, complex and shattering film. Using the story of Ned Kelly and his exploits, the film unpacks the concept of Australian myth-making, questions the stories and figures on which we have constricted our Australian identity, and challenges the ideals of Australian…
The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes.
Set against the badlands of Australia where the English rule with a bloody fist and the Irish endure, Ned Kelly discovers he comes from a line of Irish rebels — an uncompromising army of cross dressing bandits immortalised for terrorising their oppressors back in Ireland. Fuelled by the unfair arrest of his mother, Kelly recruits a wild bunch of warriors to plot one of the most audacious attacks of anarchy and rebellion the country has ever seen.
Top Cast
George MacKay
Ned Kelly
Nicholas Hoult
Sgt. Fitzpatrick
Essie Davis
Ellen Kelly
Russell Crowe
Harry Power
Charlie Hunnam
Sergeant O'Neil
Orlando Schwerdt
Young Ned Kelly
Earl Cave
Dan Kelly
Sean Keenan
Joe Byrne
Thomasin McKenzie
Mary Hearn
Rory Collins
Mary's Baby Boy
Jacob Collins-Levy
Thomas Curnow
Marlon Williams
George King
Gentle Ben Corbett
John 'Red' Kelly
Claudia Karvan
Mrs. Shelton
Harry Greenwood
(uncredited)
Josephine Blazier
Kate Kelly
Reviews
**_Is the truth relevant in myth-making?_** >_At the end of the day the fence were still not complete but my family had witnessed my new strength and they I could be the man._ - Peter Carey; _True History of the Kelly Gang_ (2000) >_And here is the thing about them men they was Australians they knew full well the terror of the unyielding law the historic memory of UNFAIRNESS were in their blood and a man…
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com This was a pretty tough review to write. I had no previous knowledge about Ned Kelly nor his gang. I don't know if this is a well-known story outside of Australia, but I can understand the reasons for its almost non-existent marketing campaign overseas. It will always feel strange when a movie with such a phenomenal…
FAQ about True History of the Kelly Gang
What is True History of the Kelly Gang about?
Set against the badlands of Australia where the English rule with a bloody fist and the Irish endure, Ned Kelly discovers he comes from a line of Irish rebels — an uncompromising army of cross dressing bandits immortalised for terrorising their oppressors back in Ireland.…
When was True History of the Kelly Gang released?
True History of the Kelly Gang was released in 2019.
What genres does True History of the Kelly Gang belong to?
True History of the Kelly Gang is categorised as Crime, Drama, Western, Thriller.
Who stars in True History of the Kelly Gang?
The cast of True History of the Kelly Gang includes George MacKay, Nicholas Hoult, Essie Davis, Russell Crowe, Charlie Hunnam.