Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story

Directed by John Boland

A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.

Cast

Leo McKern

Narrator

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Weston Bate

Himself (Historian & Author)

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Anne Scott

Herself (Creswick Historian)

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Len Williams

Himself (Mining Historian)

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James McInerney

Himself (Creswick Historian)

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Les Barnes

Himself (Brunswick Historian)

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Lloyd Ross

Himself (Curtin Biographer)

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F. Alexander

Himself (Australian Historian)

K. E. Beazley

Himself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)

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Harold White

Himself

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Manning Clark

Himself (Historian & Author)

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Norman Makin

Himself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)