Ten Canoes
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Ten Canoes
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 2006-06-29
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (72 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $300,000
- Production Companies: Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3529
- Languages:
Cast & Crew
Crusoe Kurddal
as Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil
as Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
as Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil
as The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu
as Minygululu
Frances Djulibing
as Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminym
as Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
as Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthay
as The Sorcerer
Peter Djigirr
as Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
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Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer - TEN CANOES (2006, Rolf de Heer, Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, David Gulpilil)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ten Canoes?▼
Ten Canoes is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2006-06-29.
Who are the main actors in Ten Canoes?▼
The main cast includes Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu , .
Where can I watch Ten Canoes online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ten Canoes is available.
Is Ten Canoes based on a true story?▼
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
What is the IMDb rating of Ten Canoes?▼
Ten Canoes has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 72 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Ten Canoes?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $300,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Ten Canoes?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Ten Canoes filmed?▼
Ten Canoes was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Ten Canoes?▼
The total runtime of Ten Canoes is 90 minutes.
Is Ten Canoes suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Ten Canoes?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ten Canoes.
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