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DRAMA . 1977 . 1h 33m

The Mango Tree_

"A town of amazing people. A story that crowds a lifetime into a few, short years. And a young man who experienced it all."

Jamie Carr is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in his final year of high school, was brought up by his grandmother. Grandma Carr is known and loved by all in the town, and does her best to help Jamie through the emotional turmoil of adolescence and a society struggling under old traditions and beliefs in a new country.

Starring Geraldine Fitzgerald, Robert Helpmann, Christopher Pate
1h 33m
Runtime
1977
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Mango Tree poster
A town of amazing people. A story that crowds a lifetime into a few, short years. And a young man who experienced it all.

Jamie Carr is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in his final year of high school, was brought up by his grandmother. Grandma Carr is known and loved by all in the town, and does her best to help Jamie through the emotional turmoil of adolescence and a society struggling under old traditions and beliefs in a new country.

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Cast
Geraldine Fitzgerald stars as Grandma Carr in The Mango Tree.
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Year context
The Mango Tree was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
Jamie Carr is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in his final year of high schoo...
The Mango Tree is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CAST (18)

Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Grandma Carr
Robert Helpmann
Robert Helpmann
Professor
Christopher Pate
Christopher Pate
Jamie Carr
BG
Ben Gabriel
Wilkenshaw
Gerard Kennedy
Gerard Kennedy
Preacher Jones
Gloria Dawn
Gloria Dawn
Pearl
Carol Burns
Carol Burns
Maudie Plover
BP
Barry Pierce
Angus McDonald
Diane Craig
Diane Craig
Miss Pringle
Maggie Millar
Maggie Millar
Laura Montague
Gerry Duggan
Gerry Duggan
Scanlon
Terry McDermott
Terry McDermott
Somers
Jonathan Hardy
Jonathan Hardy
Joe Speight
Gary Day
Gary Day
Constable McHendry
JA
Jonathan Atherton
Stinker Hatch
Tony Barry
Tony Barry
Tommy Smith
KL
Kurt Ludescher
Dr. Robards
Tony Bonner
Tony Bonner
Captain Hinkler

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country

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What is The Mango Tree about?
Jamie Carr is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in his final year of high school, was brought up by his grandmother. Grandma Carr is known and loved by all in the town, and does her best to help Jamie through the emotional turmoil of adolescence and a society struggling under old traditions and beliefs in a new country.
How long is The Mango Tree?
The Mango Tree has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in The Mango Tree?
The cast of The Mango Tree includes Geraldine Fitzgerald, Robert Helpmann, Christopher Pate, Ben Gabriel, Gerard Kennedy.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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