The Man from Snowy River

An all Australian classic comes alive like never before. One of the best loved and most successful Australian films ever made has now been painstakingly, digitally restored by producer Geoff Burrowes for its inaugural unveiling on DVD. Sweeping in scale, magnificent in execution and faithful in capturing the spirit of Banjo Pattersons epic poem, this is the film that put Australian cinema on the world map. Now for the very first time you can experience the unforgettable ride through the rugged and majestic high country in breathtaking widescreen, stunning surround sound and with a cavalcade of special features exclusive to DVD. Featuring an outstanding ensemble cast including Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson and in career defining roles, Sigrid Thornton; and Tom Burlinson as the young lad who not only proves himself a man but becomes a legend on the trail of the wild horses and the cold from Old Regret. A story about Jim Craig and 18 year old who has recently lost his father in trying to capture 'the colt from Old Regret' has to win the respect from the men of the high country to run his fathers farm located near Mt. Kosciusko. After his father's death he is forced to work on the low lands for Harrison whose brother is good friends of Jim. While working on the farm Jim falls in love with Harrison's daughter Jessica. After Harrisons prize colt has disappeared a roundup of the brumbies in the highlands is going to be conducted with Clancy of the Overflow in the lead.