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The Sundowners

7.20

Very Good

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The Sundowners is a 1960 Western drama set in the Australian outback during the 1920s. The film depicts a family’s conflict regarding the father's nomadic lifestyle versus his wife and son’s wish to establish a permanent home. Fred Zinnemann directed this adaptation of Jon Cleary's novel, starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, and others.

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Country	Australia
Year	1960

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What is The Sundowners?

The Sundowners is a 1960 Western drama set in the Australian outback during the 1920s. The film depicts a family’s conflict regarding the father's nomadic lifestyle versus his wife and son’s wish to establish a permanent home. Fred Zinnemann directed this adaptation of Jon Cleary's novel, starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, and others.

How good is The Sundowners?

The Sundowners scores 7.20/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Drama Movie category.

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