A Thousand Skies

A Thousand Skies

A Thousand Skies

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A Thousand Skies

1985- 1985

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

5.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Charles Kingsford Smith, an adventurer, a crusader, a fighter, a lover. Against impossible odds, he went out to explore the sky, and soared higher than most.

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Film Victoria

Australian Film Commission

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5 members

Acting

John Walton

Charles Kingsford Smith

John Walton

Acting

Andrew Clarke

Charlie Ulm

Andrew Clarke

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Joss McWilliam

Keith Anderson

Joss McWilliam

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Celine O'Leary

Mary Powell-Kingsford Smith

Celine O'Leary

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Helen Jones

Bon Hilliard

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