- Actors: Bob Hoskins, Warren Mitchell, Joseph Spano, Joseph Furst, Paul Vane-Mason
- Directors: Ben Lewin
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Studio: Futuristic
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000N6K7A4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,167 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellent film based on the experiences of those deported on The Dunera.
It is rather a sanitised account of the Dunera itself, which was absolutely horrific - but even so it brings out the tragedy of the impact of Churchill's 'corral them all' policy as it affected Jewish people who fled the Nazi's only to be interned by the British. The film doesn't show the full extent of the anti-semitism inherent in the Ritish armuy officers at the time - but gives a small taste.
The Australians regard the landing of The Dunera boys as the biggest single influx of talent ever to come to Australia.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant and the film is very moving - highly recommended.
It is rather a sanitised account of the Dunera itself, which was absolutely horrific - but even so it brings out the tragedy of the impact of Churchill's 'corral them all' policy as it affected Jewish people who fled the Nazi's only to be interned by the British. The film doesn't show the full extent of the anti-semitism inherent in the Ritish armuy officers at the time - but gives a small taste.
The Australians regard the landing of The Dunera boys as the biggest single influx of talent ever to come to Australia.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant and the film is very moving - highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This mini series is very nicely done. A few cliques but over all quite good. The acting is at times a little slapstick and the sad parts a little melodrama but over good, a nice piece of TV production of a historical period that actually happened. Well perhaps it didn't happen quiet like this, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good story I say. It was 1985 this was made after all- 25 years ago.
I bought this for my girlfriends father who spent time in an interment camp during the war. He was quite taken with it. It was interesting how the Australians reacted to interning these people. The 'She'll be right mate' attitude and playing at their rolls as soldiers, guards is a stark comparison to those in overseas camps.
What really is not covered is the amazing stories that followed the internment. Many were released before the end of the war and went on to serve in the Australian Army. Many stayed in Australia and contributed much to the development of Australia.
Australia was indeed very lucky to have the Dunera Boys. Thank you, and thank you to the production members of this mini series that brought the Dunera Boys story to life.
I bought this for my girlfriends father who spent time in an interment camp during the war. He was quite taken with it. It was interesting how the Australians reacted to interning these people. The 'She'll be right mate' attitude and playing at their rolls as soldiers, guards is a stark comparison to those in overseas camps.
What really is not covered is the amazing stories that followed the internment. Many were released before the end of the war and went on to serve in the Australian Army. Many stayed in Australia and contributed much to the development of Australia.
Australia was indeed very lucky to have the Dunera Boys. Thank you, and thank you to the production members of this mini series that brought the Dunera Boys story to life.
Format:DVD
great unusual story, certainly worth one's time and money
very well written, shot, and acted
surprising that it is relatively obscure
very well written, shot, and acted
surprising that it is relatively obscure
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful story of some sad history
Should be compulsory viewing for any high school age person.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant in his role. Read more
Bob Hoskins is brilliant in his role. Read more
Published 14 months ago by moneyshelly
The Dunera Boys [DVD]
The Dunera Boys [DVD] is a 2 dvd set
The Dunera Boys is a delightful combination of history, drama,
very moving - highly recommended.
The Dunera Boys is a delightful combination of history, drama,
very moving - highly recommended.
Published on 1 April 2010 by Norman Pitkin
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