Smithy
Jun 26, 1946 · 1h 59m
Director
Ken G. HallOverview
An Australian biopic about the life of pioneering aviator Charles "Smithy" Kingsford-Smith. The film is unusually frank about the controversies that occasionally dogged him. PG Taylor and Billy Hughes both make appearances playing themselves.
Cast of Smithy
Ron RandellSir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Muriel SteinbeckMary Powell- John TateCharles Ulm
- Joy NicholsKay Sutton
- Nan TaylorNan Kingsford Smith
- John DunneHarold Kingsford Smith
- Alec KellawayCapt. Allan Hancock
- John DeaseSir Hubert Wilkins
- Marshall CrosbyArthur Powell
- Edward SmithBeau Sheil
- Ala HerbertTommy Pethybridge
- John FleetingKeith Anderson
- Joe ValliStringer
- G.J. Montgomery-JacksonWarner
- Gundy HillLyon
- William Morris HughesHimself
- P. G. TaylorHimself
- John StannageHimself
Crew of Smithy
Ken G. HallDirector, Screenplay, Story- Alec CoppelScreenplay
- Max AffordStory
- N. P. PeryProducer
- George HeathDirector of Photography
- Terry BanksEditor
- Henry KripsMusic, Music Director
- H. L. NicholasCamera Operator
- J. Alan KenyonArt Direction
- George HurstArt Direction Intern
- William ShepherdAssistant Director
- Clive CrossSound Engineer
- Arthur SmithSound Engineer
- Jack GardinerSpecial Effects
- Joyce BrownInterior Designer
- Norman EllisonResearcher
- Mavis RipperCostume Designer
About Smithy
What is Smithy about?
An Australian biopic about the life of pioneering aviator Charles "Smithy" Kingsford-Smith. The film is unusually frank about the controversies that occasionally dogged him. PG Taylor and Billy Hughes both make appearances playing themselves.
When was Smithy released?
Smithy was released on June 26, 1946.
How long is Smithy?
Smithy runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who directed Smithy?
Smithy was directed by Ken G. Hall.
Who is in the cast of Smithy?
The cast of Smithy includes Ron Randell (Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith), Muriel Steinbeck (Mary Powell), John Tate (Charles Ulm), Joy Nichols (Kay Sutton) and Nan Taylor (Nan Kingsford Smith).