The last of the knucklemen (1979)

Directed by
Tim Burstall

Writing credits

Tim Burstall

Runtime: Australia:93
Country: Australia
Language: English
Color: Color
Certification: Australia:R

Awards for
Last of the Knucklemen, The (1979)


Australian Film Institute
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1979 Nominated AFI Award Best Actor in a Lead Role
Michael Preston (I)


Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Michael Duffield

 Produced by
Tim Burstall
Byron Kennedy

Original music by
Bruce Smeaton

Cinematography by
Dan Burstall

Film Editing by
Edward McQueen-Mason

Production Design by
Leslie Binns

Costume Design by
Norma Pollard
Kevin Regan

Production Companies
Hexagon Productions
New South Wales Film Corp. [au] 		Cast overview, first billed only:
Gerard Kennedy .... Tarzan
Michael Preston (I) .... Pansy
Peter Hehir .... Tom
Dennis Miller (II) .... Horse
Michael Caton .... Monk
Steve Rackman .... Carl
Michael Duffield .... Methuselah
Steve Bisley .... Mad Dog
Stewart Faichney .... Tassie
Sean Myers .... Engineer
Gerry Duggan .... Old Arthur
Ross Skiffington .... 2nd Engineer
Les James .... Barman
Tim Robertson .... Man in bar
Savior Summit .... Cook
Denise Drysdale .... Whore
Helen Watts .... 2nd Whore
Joaquín Parra (I) .... Pinip


Filming Locations for
Last of the Knucklemen, The (1979)


Andamooka, South Australia, Australia


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia