The Man from Snowy Riveris a story that you’d swear you’ve heard or seen before.

Instead, the audience falls into pure escapism of the best kind.

Some of the best, most gripping entries in the Western genre came from down under.

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His tortured love for Jessica is dramatic and believable.

But while Jim is the leading man,it’s Kirk Douglas who really shines here.

As both ally and antagonist to Burlinson’s Jim Craig, Douglas is a force to be reckoned with.

Lorraine Bayly as Rosemary Hume beside Kirk Douglas as Harrison in ‘The Man from Snowy River’

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Though not as thrilling as the original, it’s a beautiful conclusion.

The Man from Snowy Riveris available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.

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