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Movie Release: 1995 DVD Release: 07/30/2002 Format: DVD Edition: Television Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 3 Number of Discs: 3 Run Time: 9 hrs 0 mins Studio: BFS Entertainment Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Drama, Romantic Drama, Rural Drama See Also: Bordertown, Part 1, Bordertown, Part 2, Bordertown, Part 3

Blending rough-and-tumble drama with romance, this story is set in Australia shortly after World War II, when waves of immigration brought thousands of people to Australia's rural prairies. Baringa is a small town built around an abandoned military base; primarily home to migrant laborers, Baringa is the temporary home to people from all over the vast Australian continent, as well as many of the European nations, some of whom are looking to start a new life, while others are trying to live down their pasts. Originally produced as a mini-series for Australian television, Bordertown featured Cate Blanchett, three years before she rose to fame with her breakthrough role in Elizabeth; the cast also includes Alex Maglet, Geoff Morrell, Christine Tremarco, and Hugo Weaving. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving star in Bordertown, which comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack does a fine job of presenting the sound of the original series. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but those with an interest in the very talented Blanchett should seek out this fine release from BFS Video. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide