Hammers Over the Anvil (1994)
MOVIE
Set against the backdrop of Australia in 1910, a young Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhread) grapples with the transition from childhood to adulthood, driven by his ambition to become a skilled horseman like his idol, the enigmatic trainer East Driscoll (Russell Crowe). Despite the challenges posed by polio, their friendship deepens, revealing East's secret affair with the sophisticated Grace McAlister (Charlotte Rampling). As East’s obsession grows, he pressures Grace to leave her husband, leading to heart-wrenching consequences. Ann Turner’s poignant direction captures the complexities of youth and desire in "Hammers Over the Anvil."
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Australia
