TUDAWALI

Synopsis

Ernie Dingo delivers an outstanding portrayal of Robert Tudawali, the first Aboriginal film star, whose lead role in Jedda is iconic in Australian cinema. The film traces the life of Tudawali from the moment he's selected to play the lead in Jedda, right through until his premature death at around age 40 from severe burns. It also portrays the stark contrasts between Tudawali's home outside Darwin, and his life in Sydney, where he did most of his filming for movies and TV series.

This powerful and important story also stars Charles "Bud" Tingwell and serves as a vital document on Australian film history and Aboriginal culture.

Director: Steve Jodrell

Actor: Charles "Bud" Tingwell , Ernie Dingo

Rating: M
Running Time: 97 mins

Languages: English

Genre: Australian
Year Of Production: 1987
Country: Australia

Number of Discs: 1
DVD Release Date: 07 Jul 10
Colour/B&W: COLOUR
Format: PAL
Region: ALL
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Audio: 2.0
HOH: No
Catalogue Code: DAVID2000

Special Features

WALKABOUT - FEATURETTE 27 MINS

OONDAMOOROO: PROFILE OF ERNIE DINGO - 52 MINS

STILLS GALLERY

PRESS CLIPPINGS