Mabo

PG
1h 43m
2012
7.6 /10 (4)

The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.

Overview

The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.

Country : Australia
Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-06-10

Top Billed Cast

Jimi Bani

Koiki Eddie Mabo

Deborah Mailman

Bonita Mabo

Ewen Leslie

Bryan Keon-Cohen

Tom Budge

Greg McIntyre

Rob Carlton

Paddy Killoran

Colin Friels

Justice Moynihan

Miranda Otto

Margaret White

Felix Williamson

Ron Castan

Matthew Whittet

Noel Loos

Leon Ford

Henry Reynolds

Heath Bergersen

Davy

Miranda Tapsell

Davy's Wife

Chris Bartholomew

Townsville Hotel Barman

Louise Brehmer

Norma

Paul Bryant

Publican

Sean Dennehy

Geoffrey Davies

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