The Riddle of the Stinson
1988, English. Directed by Chris Noonan.
A true story. In 1937, a routine passenger and mail flight crashes during bad weather on a flight between Brisbane and Sydney. A local bushman begins his own search, and finds the wreckage and two survivors ten days after the crash.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Chris NoonanDirector
- Jack ThompsonBernard O'Reilly
- Norman KayeJoseph Binstead
- Richard RoxburghJohn Proud
- Huw WilliamsJames Westray
- Susan LyonsJean Batten
- Mark LeeBert Shepherd
- Frank WilsonG. A. Robinson
- John AllenClaude Smyth
- Barry HillEdgar Johnson
- Russell NewmanRolly Graham
- Len KasermanBill Fountain
- Dennis MillerRex Boyden
Details
- Released
- 25 July 1988
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Tony Morphett
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What The Riddle of the Stinson is based on
The Riddle of the Stinson is based on a true story.
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The Riddle of the Stinson runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Riddle of the Stinson isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 July 1988. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Riddle of the Stinson?
If you liked The Riddle of the Stinson, try The Tarnished Angels, The Spirit of St. Louis, True Grit.
Who directed The Riddle of the Stinson?
The Riddle of the Stinson (1988) was directed by Chris Noonan and stars Jack Thompson, Norman Kaye, Richard Roxburgh.
What is The Riddle of the Stinson based on?
The Riddle of the Stinson is based on a true story.