Robbery Under Arms

Based on the classic Australian novel, this film follows the adventures of the notorious bushranger, Captain Starlight, and his gang. The story centers on Dick Marston, a young man drawn into a life of crime and rebellion against the colonial authorities.

Robbery Under Arms (1985) is a film adaptation that attempts to capture the adventurous spirit of Rolf Boldrewood's novel. While it aimed to be an exciting historical adventure, its reception was mixed, with some appreciating its efforts to bring the iconic Australian story to the screen, while others found it lacking in depth and character development.

• Appreciated for its adventurous narrative and attempt to depict Australian frontier history.

• Criticized for pacing issues and a lack of compelling character arcs.

• Seen as a faithful, though not groundbreaking, adaptation of the source material.

Google audience: Audience reception for the 1985 film adaptation of 'Robbery Under Arms' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize precise likes or dislikes.

The 1985 film adaptation is one of several attempts to bring Rolf Boldrewood's classic Australian novel, first published in 1888, to the screen, with earlier versions including a 1957 film and a 1972 television miniseries.