Born in 1936, Burnham Burnham led an extraordinary life as an Aboriginal Australian who excelled in sports, activism, acting, and writing. This collection highlights his movies, TV shows, and creative works that have left an lasting impact on Australian culture.
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Films
1. Dark Age
Death is only one bite away.
In "Dark Age, " a terrifying predator haunts the Australian outback. When a gigantic crocodile begins a reign of terror, a park ranger and two local guides embark on a perilous quest to confront the monstrous beast. As they venture into the unforgiving wilderness, they must contend not only with the crocodile's deadly presence but also the harsh realities of the unknown. Will their courage and resourcefulness be enough to save the community, or will they forever be remembered as the brave souls who dared to face the jaws of the Dark Age?
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IMDb Rating: 6.0
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TMDb Rating: 5.8
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Release Date: 1987-05-21
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Runtime: 91.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["AU", "US"]
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Status: Released
2. Ground Zero
Three decades of deadly conspiracy. Two desperate governments. One ordinary man.
Dive into the gripping world of "Ground Zero", where one man's quest for truth unearths a deadly conspiracy spanning three decades. Set against the backdrop of two desperate governments, this thrilling film follows an ordinary Australian cameraman who uncovers shocking evidence about a nuclear test that exposed aboriginal people to lethal radiation. As he delves deeper into this secret, he must confront a government who will do anything to keep the truth buried. Prepare to be hooked by the unraveling mystery, intense suspense, and shocking revelations of "Ground Zero".
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IMDb Rating: 6.4
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TMDb Rating: 6.3
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Release Date: 1987-10-01
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Runtime: 109.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["AU"]
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Status: Released
3. Bony
Join Bony, the great-great-grandson of legendary part-Aboriginal detective Napoleon Bonaparte, on a thrilling journey as he's inducted into the Northern Police Force. Unravel mysteries in the land of Woongala, where young woman Angela Hemming claims a crime has taken place, but Bony isn't convinced. As Bony delves deeper into the intriguing case, he uses his unique skills and ancestry to uncover the truth.
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IMDb Rating: 7.8
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Release Date: 1990-09-05
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Runtime: 96.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["AU"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Bony
Bony, an Australian television series that aired in 1992, centers around Detective David John Bonaparte. This series of 13 episodes serves as a sequel to a telemovie made in 1990, and though it garnered criticism for casting a non-Indigenous actor, Bony aimed to honor the rich history of the Bony character created by Arthur Upfield in numerous novels. Experience this captivating story of crime-solving and cultural exploration in 13 episodes, exclusively available in Australia.
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Original Name: Bony
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Languages: ["en"]
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Episode Runtime: [60]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["AU"]
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Original Language: en
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 1992-08-15
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Last Air Date: 1992-12-19
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 13
