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WESTERN . 1985 . 2h 21m . English . 6.4/10

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"At last a movie as big as the legend"

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

Starring Sam Neill, Steven Vidler, Christopher Cummins
6.4/10
Rating
2h 21m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Robbery Under Arms poster
At last a movie as big as the legend

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.

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Year context
Robbery Under Arms was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Austral...
Robbery Under Arms is a Western, History film with a runtime of 2h 21m.

CAST (20)

Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Capt. Starlight
Steven Vidler
Steven Vidler
Dick Marston
CC
Christopher Cummins
Jim Marston
LN
Liz Newman
Gracey
Jane Menelaus
Jane Menelaus
Aileen
Andy Anderson
Andy Anderson
George
DC
Deborah Coulls
Kate
Susie Lindeman
Susie Lindeman
Jeannie
EC
Elaine Cusick
Mum
Ed Devereaux
Ed Devereaux
Ben
Tom E. Lewis
Tom E. Lewis
Warrigal
Robert Grubb
Robert Grubb
Sir Frederick Morringer
DB
David Bradshaw
Goring
JD
John Dick
Trooper Fall
Michael Duffield
Michael Duffield
Mr. Falkland
KS
Keith Smith
Trooper Spring
Barbara West
Barbara West
Mrs. Falkland
JH
Jack Harris
Big warder
TA
Tony Allison
Jury foreman
IB
Imelda Blackwell
Singer in pub

STUDIOS (2)

South Australian Film Corporation ITC Entertainment

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
141 min (2h 21m)
Language
English
Rating
6.4/10 (5 votes)
Popularity
3

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What is Robbery Under Arms about?
Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.
How long is Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms has a runtime of 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Who stars in Robbery Under Arms?
The cast of Robbery Under Arms includes Sam Neill, Steven Vidler, Christopher Cummins, Liz Newman, Jane Menelaus.
What is the rating of Robbery Under Arms?
Robbery Under Arms has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Western History
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