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Ned Kelly

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2003 film directed by Gregor Jordan

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Ned Kelly is a 2003 action, adventure, and biographical film directed by Gregor Jordan with a screenplay by John Michael McDonagh. The production involves StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Woss Group Film Productions, Endymion Films, and WTA. It stars Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Naomi Watts, and Geoffrey Rush. The film was released in 2003 and has a runtime of 110 minutes.

The story is set in 19th-century Australia, specifically in Glenrowan, Euroa, and Beechworth, with scenes on a train. Filming occurred in Ballarat, Clunes, and Little River. The narrative features characters Ned Kelly, Dan Kelly, and Steve Hart. The original language is English. Distribution was handled by Focus Features, Universal Pictures, and Netflix, with video on demand availability.

Critical reception includes a 55% score, a 5.6/10 rating, and a 56/100 Metascore. The IMDb rating is 6.4 based on 28,698 votes. The film received 3 wins and 14 nominations. It was rated R. The tagline states that the British Empire branded them as outlaws while the oppressed called them heroes.

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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.

Released: 2003-03-22110 minDir: Gregor JordanAction, Adventure, Drama, HistoryBox office: $6.6M

Cast

  • Heath Ledger as Ned Kelly
  • Orlando Bloom as Joseph Byrne
  • Geoffrey Rush as Superintendent Francis Hare
  • Naomi Watts as Julia Cook
  • Joel Edgerton as Aaron Sherritt
  • Laurence Kinlan as Dan Kelly

Themes

  • australia
  • resistance
  • folk hero
  • lawlessness
  • fugitive
  • on the run
  • gang
  • crime family
  • capture
  • criminal gang

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Ratings

IMDb

6.4/10

28,698 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

54%

Metacritic

56/100

Year
2003
Runtime
110 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Biography
Rated
R
Awards
3 wins & 14 nominations total

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Named after
Ned Kelly
Country of origin
Australia
Original language
English language
Main subject
Ned Kelly
Depicts
kiss
Cast member
Jonathan Hardy
Composer
Klaus Badelt
Cinematographer
Oliver Stapleton
Filming location
Little River
Duration
106
FilmAffinity ID
443370
Performer
Klaus Badelt
Distribution format
video on demand
Official website
www.ned-kelly.com
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Commons category
Ned Kelly (2003 film)
publication date
2003-01-01
title
Ned Kelly
film editor
Jon Gregory
distributed by
Netflix
different from
Ned Kelly
set in environment
train
review score
56/100
executive producer
Eric Fellner
set in period
19th century
date depicted
2002-00-00
narrator
Heath Ledger
inspired by
Ned Kelly
box office
8365984
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