Movie

The Dunera Boys

★ 7.3(3)19852h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Ben Lewin
Release date: 1985-10-03
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Jethro Films Production

About The Dunera Boys

The Dunera Boys is a 1985 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Ben Lewin, starring Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins and Simon Chilvers. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dunera Boys in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.

Cast

Joseph Spano

Alexander Engelhardt

Bob Hoskins

Morrie Mendellsohn

Simon Chilvers

Col. Berry

Warren Mitchell

Mr Baum

Joseph Fürst

The Baron

Moshe Kedem

Rabbi Aronfeld

Steven Vidler

Tropp

Mary-Anne Fahey

Naomi Mendellsohn

John Meillon

Brig. Templeton

Paul Mason

Friedkin

Kirk Alexander

Capt. Webber

Julia Blake

Mum

Themes & keywords

world war iirabbiviolinistwrongful imprisonmentinternment campjewish refugeefishmongerbritish transport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dunera Boys in France?+

The Dunera Boys is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dunera Boys on Netflix?+

The Dunera Boys is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Dunera Boys?+

The Dunera Boys has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in The Dunera Boys?+

The Dunera Boys stars Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins, Simon Chilvers, Warren Mitchell and Joseph Fürst.

When did The Dunera Boys come out?+

The Dunera Boys is a 1985 movie directed by Ben Lewin.

What genre is The Dunera Boys?+

The Dunera Boys is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The Dunera Boys?+

The Dunera Boys was directed by Ben Lewin.