Robbery Under Arms_
"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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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
Capt. Starlight
Steven Vidler
Dick Marston
CC
Christopher Cummins
Jim Marston
LN
Liz Newman
Gracey
Jane Menelaus
Aileen
Andy Anderson
George
DC
Deborah Coulls
Kate
Susie Lindeman
Jeannie
EC
Elaine Cusick
Mum
Ed Devereaux
Ben
Tom E. Lewis
Warrigal
Robert Grubb
Sir Frederick Morringer
DB
David Bradshaw
Goring
JD
John Dick
Trooper Fall
Michael Duffield
Mr. Falkland
KS
Keith Smith
Trooper Spring
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
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (5 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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