Essington (film)
| Essington | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Thomas Keneally |
| Directed by | Julian Pringle |
| Starring | Chris Haywood Hugh Keays-Byrne |
| Music by | Peter Sculthorpe |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Alan Burke |
| Cinematography | Lloyd Shiels |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 26 November 1974 |
Essington is a 1974 TV film about a convict named Squires who arrives with a detachment of Royal Marines at Port Essington.
According to the Canberra Times "it is both an historical narrative and an allegorical treatment of Australian history."