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A Fortunate Life (1986)

TV Series ★ 5.0 90 min

Drama

At eight years old, an impoverished Bert Facey was forced to start the backbreaking, dawn-to-dusk life of a farm labourer. Unschooled, his father dead, abandoned by his mother, by the age of twenty he had survived the rigours of pioneering the harsh Australian bush and the slaughter of the bloody WWI campaign at Gallipoli.

Marcus Cole Director Henri Safran Director Ken Kelso Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 1986
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0129681
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Studio
PBL Productions

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Cast

Dorothy Allison Grandma Carr Dale Randall Roy Facey John Ley Eric Facey Anthony Richards Bert (9 Years) Benedict Sweeney Bert (14 Years) Dominic Sweeney Bert Pat Bishop Alice McCall Paul Sonkkila Paul Sonkkila Archie McCall Jeffrey Rhoe Jock McKay Maurie Ogden Cop Leslie Wright Jack Lander Raelene Hughes Young Alice McCall Val Lehman Val Lehman Bert's Mother Ray Meagher Ray Meagher Bad Bob Bill Hunter Bill Hunter Charlie Bibby Bill Kerr Bill Kerr Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Fortunate Life about?
At eight years old, an impoverished Bert Facey was forced to start the backbreaking, dawn-to-dusk life of a farm labourer. Unschooled, his father dead, abandoned by his mother, by the age of twenty he had survived the rigours of pioneering the harsh Australian bush and the slaughter of the bloody WWI campaign at Gallipoli.
Who created A Fortunate Life?
A Fortunate Life was created by Marcus Cole, Henri Safran.
Who stars in A Fortunate Life?
A Fortunate Life stars Dorothy Allison, Dale Randall, John Ley, Anthony Richards.
When was A Fortunate Life released?
A Fortunate Life is a 1986 drama series.
Where can I watch A Fortunate Life?
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