Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes

Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble

6.7 /10 73 votes
June 29, 2006 1h 30m Released

Storyline

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

Key Information

Director Rolf de Heer
Writers Rolf de Heer
Studio Fandango
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

Michael Dawu

Canoeist/The Stranger

Bobby Bunungurr

Canoeist/Uncle

Frequently Asked Questions

Ten Canoes was released on June 29, 2006.

The runtime of Ten Canoes is 1h 30m.

Ten Canoes is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama movie.

Ten Canoes has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Ten Canoes is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer.

The main cast of Ten Canoes includes Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin.

Ten Canoes is originally in English.