58 Ratings

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Directed by Fred Schepisi, Thomas Keneally

Australia, 1978

Drama

Synopsis

The true story of a part aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Directed by Fred Schepisi, Thomas Keneally

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Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

1978

Toronto International Film Festival

1978

São Paulo International Film Festival

1979

Mar del Plata International Film Festival

2010

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Cast & Crew

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Ingrid Bergman's rating of the film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Ingrid Bergman

I can't say that I agree with the synopsis from IMDb. Jimmie didn't find the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, he was outraged at the shabby and often inhamane treatment he received from the white community. It should also be noted that while the movie is based on true life events, it is still an adaptation of Thomas Keneally's novel of the same name.
March 21, 2012 23:11
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thelastronaut's rating of the film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
thelastronaut

Sad and tragic story. Well-made movie though I am not sure the abrupt ending worked.
March 18, 2019 06:05
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