Movie

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

“The chant of the underdog”

★ 6.7(68)19781h 53m

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Fred Schepisi
Release date: 1978-06-21
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Budget: $1,380,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Victorian Film

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith — trailer

About The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is a 1978 movie in the Crime, Drama and History genres, directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds and Ray Barrett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 68 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

Cast

Tom E. Lewis

Jimmie Blacksmith

Freddy Reynolds

Mort Blacksmith

Ray Barrett

Farrell

Jack Thompson

Rev. Neville

Don Crosby

Jack Newby

Angela Punch McGregor

Gilda Marshall

Steve Dodd

Tabidgi

Peter Carroll

McCready

Ruth Cracknell

Mrs. Heather Newby

Elizabeth Alexander

Petra Graf

Peter Sumner

Dowie Steed

Tim Robertson

Healey

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbiographybased on true storymurderrampagecriminalaxe murderindigenous australiansaboriginenew south wales1900s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm.

Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Netflix?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith stars Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett, Jack Thompson and Don Crosby.

When did The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith come out?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is a 1978 movie directed by Fred Schepisi.

What genre is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is Crime, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?+

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was directed by Fred Schepisi.