Gerald Egan, horse stuntman for Jim Craig (played by Tom Burlinson), practising the jump for the spectacular cliff ride in 'The Man from Snowy River'.

Who did the stunt riding in The Man from Snowy River?

Gerald Egan doubled for Burlinson for several riding shots in the film, including the jump into the "terrible descent". Other moments in the film such as when Jim is thrown over the fence into the path of the brumbies were performed by professional stunt men.

Who were the horse riders in The Man from Snowy River?

Who rode the horse downhill in Man from Snowy River?

Tom Burlinson, who was totally untrained as a horseman for the first Man from Snowy River production, did much of the riding himself in both films, including the heart-stopping ride down the steep mountain near the climax of the movie.

Were any horses hurt in Man from Snowy River?

Horse welfare in film and TV

While things have improved since the early days of film and television, deaths and mistreatment of horses still occur. In 1987, on the set of The Man From Snowy River II, a seriously injured horse was killed using the blunt end of an axe.

Man form Snowy river (1982) - Jim's ride

What happened to the horse from The Man from Snowy River?

A pregnant mare, which was part of the horse mob, injured a leg during the making of the movie and was put down. A government inquiry later found, contrary to allegations by the RSPCA, that the horse was put down in the most humane way possible under the circumstances.

Who is the buckskin horse in The Man from Snowy River?

Already cast as The Man's horse was a buckskin named Denny, owned and educated by Charlie, son of mountain bushman Jack Lovick, whose entire family rode and wrangled throughout the picture. But before the buckskin, Burlinson began on Cheeky, a quiet 28-year-old.

Did Tom Burlinson do his own stunts?

No Stunt Double: Tom Burlinson (Jim) performed the majority of his own stunts and horseback riding in the film, including the iconic ride down the side of the mountain. This is especially notable as he had no prior riding experience and had only a few short weeks to learn before shooting.

How was the downhill scene in Man from Snowy River filmed?

As it turns out, the scene was legit. Burlinson, who did most of his own stunts in the film, rode down the cliff side several times, as did his stunt double. The resulting scene uses footage from both of their rides so as to see the insane descent from different angles.

Why didn't Kirk Douglas do return to Snowy River?

Kirk Douglas said he would only return to the sequel if he could direct it. Producer Geoff Burrowes refused and Kirk was replaced with Brian Dennehy. Burrows ended up directing the film himself.

Who owned the black stallion in Man from Snowy River?

The colt's rich owner, Harrison (Kirk Douglas), offers a reward, but Jim rides to clear his name and win a different prize – Harrison's headstrong daughter Jessica (Sigrid Thornton).

Where did they film The Man from Snowy River?

The Man From Snowy River was shot in the High Country of Victoria rather than the Snowy Mountains, for logistical reasons. Jack Thompson, who played Clancy in the 1982 movie adaptation, reads Banjo Paterson's 'The Man from Snowy River' at the Hotel Gearin in Katoomba, NSW.

What happened to Tom Burlinson?

Burlinson has continued to produce and star in his own musical shows celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra and other vocal stars including Now We're Swinging! which toured around Australia.

How old was The Man from Snowy River when he died?

Miller, 'The Man From Snowy River' and 'The NeverEnding Story II' Director, Dies at 79. The Australian filmmaker died from a heart attack in Melbourne.

Is the story of The Man from Snowy River true?

Jack Riley was the Man from Snowy River who provided an inspirational journey and material for Banjo to write his now famous poem. Banjo acknowledged it was a work of fiction that draws on some other mountain cattlemen he met, but that the main story was based on Jack Riley.

How old is Jim Craig in Man from Snowy River?

Inspired by the Banjo Patterson poem, The Man from Snowy River tells the exhilarating tale of Jim Craig, an 18-year-old who, after losing his father, must prove himself in the harsh high country and win the respect of the rugged mountain men.

Are Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton friends?

“I'm nothing like the natural rider that Tom was – I don't have a 'natural born seat', as they say – but when I say we placed our lives in our horses hands, I really meant that. Thornton and Burlinson's friendship endured over the past 40 years.

Why is The Man from Snowy River so famous?

The man from Snowy River is probably the most famous Australian poem of all time. It is the story of a valuable colt's escape from the station yard, the frenzied chase to bring it back, and how this was single-handedly achieved by the brilliant horsemanship of the unnamed Man from Snowy River.

Did Kirk Douglas play two parts in The Man from Snowy River?

Kirk Douglas plays two characters in The Man from Snowy River (1982). Harrison is the tetchy farm owner and father of Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), while Spur (pictured here) is his one-legged brother.

Did The Man from Snowy River really ride down the mountain?

Ever wondered about that hairy ride down the mountain? Who did it? Well the actor (Tom Burlinson) didn't want a stuntman to do it, he wanted to do it himself so Bill's Dad Denzel gave him a lesson just before the scene was shot.

What actor did their own stunts?

Tom Cruise is an action actor through and through. The four-time Oscar nominee has long performed his own stunts, and he clearly has no intention of stopping any time soon as he performed his own stunts in the 2023 installment of the Mission: Impossible series.

Did Clint Eastwood do his own stunts?

Clint Eastwood has demonstrated a surprising amount of dedication to his roles, often risking his safety by performing his own stunts. Even at the age of 91, Eastwood showcased his physical capabilities and continued to do his own stunts in the film "Cry Macho".

How much was the colt worth in The Man from Snowy River?

The opening verse is familiar to many. That the colt from old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses - he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray.

What is the black stallion in The Man from Snowy River?

The majestic black stallion that leads the herd of wild brumbies in The Man from Snowy River (1982). In the film it is revealed that the stallion was the first foal of the prize-winning 'old Regret' and had been set free by Matilda, the mother of Jessica (Sigrid Thornton) and wife of Harrison (Kirk Douglas).

How old was Buck the horse when he died?

Buck – Lorne Greene – Ben Cartwright

He then donated Buck to a therapeutic riding center. Buck taught mentally and physically challenged children to ride until his passing in 1992 at the age of 45, an unusually long life for a horse.