The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978, English. Directed by Fred Schepisi.
The chant of the underdog
The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred SchepisiDirector
- Tom E. LewisJimmie Blacksmith
- Freddy ReynoldsMort Blacksmith
- Ray BarrettFarrell
- Jack ThompsonRev. Neville
- Don CrosbyJack Newby
- Angela Punch McGregorGilda Marshall
- Steve DoddTabidgi
- Peter CarrollMcCready
- Ruth CracknellMrs. Heather Newby
- Elizabeth AlexanderPetra Graf
- Peter SumnerDowie Steed
- Tim RobertsonHealey
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1978
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Fred Schepisi
- Budget
- $1.4M
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What The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is based on
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is based on The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, a 1972 novel by Thomas Keneally, published by Angus & Robertson.
Novel · 1972
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
By Thomas Keneally
Published by Angus & Robertson
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith: quick answers
Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith yet.
Which OTT platform is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?
If you liked The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, try The Tracker, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Sunday Too Far Away.
Who directed The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) was directed by Fred Schepisi and stars Tom E. Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett.
What is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith based on?
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is based on The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, a 1972 novel by Thomas Keneally, published by Angus & Robertson.