Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story
1985, English. Directed by John Boland.
A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John BolandDirector
- Leo McKernNarrator
- Weston BateHimself (Historian & Author)
- Anne ScottHerself (Creswick Historian)
- Len WilliamsHimself (Mining Historian)
- James McInerneyHimself (Creswick Historian)
- Les BarnesHimself (Brunswick Historian)
- Lloyd RossHimself (Curtin Biographer)
- F. AlexanderHimself (Australian Historian)
- K. E. BeazleyHimself (Former M.H.R. Fremantle)
- Harold WhiteHimself
- Manning ClarkHimself (Historian & Author)
- Norman MakinHimself (Minister in Curtin’s Cabinet) (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1985
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
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Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Hell and Back Again, I Am Ali.
Who directed Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story?
Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story (1985) was directed by John Boland and stars Leo McKern, Weston Bate, Anne Scott.