The Extraordinary Tale Of William Buckley

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Presented by Michael Cathcart, this is one of Australia's great untold stories of escaped convict, William Buckley's amazing story of survival - living for over 30 years with an Aboriginal tribe.

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Director: Malcolm McDonald

Starring Cast: Michael Cathcart, Jean-Marc Russ, Chris Haywood, Sifora Durrurrnga, Angus Pilakui, Jamie Gulpilil

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Michael Cathcart

Narrator

Jean-Marc Russ

William Buckley

Chris Haywood

John Morgan

Sifora Durrurrnga

Buckley Family Woman

Angus Pilakui

Buckley Family Brother

Jamie Gulpilil

Buckley Family Cousin

Alana O'Ryan

Buckley Family Girl

Frances Djulibing

Wathaurong Woman #1

Sylvia Gurralpa

Wathaurong Woman #2

Mark Malabirr

Wathaurong Man #1

Graham Gunurilee

Wathaurong Man #2

Billy Black

Elder Man

Dennis Coard

John Fawkner

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