Movie

Big Brother of Christmas Island

199957m

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Good to know

Director: Mathew Kelley
Release date: 1999-01-01
Runtime: 57m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Australia

About Big Brother of Christmas Island

Big Brother of Christmas Island is a 1999 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mathew Kelley, starring John Stanton and Gordon Bennett. It has a runtime of 57 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Big Brother of Christmas Island in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Twenty years ago, a hard-drinking, fiery British immigrant called Gordon Bennett, came to the remote Australian territory of Christmas Island to become General Secretary of the Union of Christmas Island Workers. By the time he died in 1991, he was known as 'Tai Ko Seng' which, roughly translated, means "big brother who delivers". Every year since his death, people gather on 30 July at the Island's Chinese cemetery, to pay tribute to Bennett as they would to their honoured ancestors. Big Brother of Christmas Island tells the moving story of how the legend of the "Tai Ko Seng" was born.

Cast

John Stanton

Narrator (voice)

Gordon Bennett

Himself (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Big Brother of Christmas Island in Ireland?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Big Brother of Christmas Island on Netflix?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Big Brother of Christmas Island?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island has a runtime of 57 minutes (57 minutes).

Who stars in Big Brother of Christmas Island?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island stars John Stanton and Gordon Bennett.

When did Big Brother of Christmas Island come out?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island is a 1999 movie directed by Mathew Kelley.

What genre is Big Brother of Christmas Island?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island is Documentary film.

Who directed Big Brother of Christmas Island?+

Big Brother of Christmas Island was directed by Mathew Kelley.