Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1987-10-02

Languageen

Runtime1h 37m

Production

UAA Films, Yarraman Productions

4.7(3)

•1987•1h 37m

The Right Hand Man

"A romance ahead of its time."

Drama

Overview

A stagecoach driver goes to work for a dying, one-armed aristocrat in 1860s Australia.

Director

Di Drew

Writing & Screenplay

Helen Hodgman

Cinematography

Peter James

Principal Cast

14 credited

Rupert EverettLord Harry Ironminster

Hugo WeavingNed Devine

Catherine McClementsSarah Redbridge

Arthur DignamDr. Redbridge

Jennifer ClaireLady Ironminster

Ralph CotterillSam

Adam CockburnViolet Head

Tim ElliottLord Ironminster

Jack AllenShopkeeper

John SpicerPublican

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