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Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly

Action · Adventure · Drama · 2003

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

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Ned Kelly

“The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes.”

2003 Action · Adventure · Drama 1h 50m

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6.1 / 10

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After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gregor Jordan

Written by

John Michael McDonagh

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

Ned Kelly

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Joseph Byrne

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Superintendent Francis Hare

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Julia Cook

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Aaron Sherritt

Laurence Kinlan

Laurence Kinlan

Dan Kelly

Philip Barantini

Philip Barantini

Steve Hart

Court is in session

Put Ned Kelly on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.