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20133 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Australian Encounters

20133 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Ten historic encounters between renowned Australians and international figures are presented with humour and verve in this 2013 documentary.

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Edward Montagne

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Ten historic encounters between renowned Australians and international figures are presented with humour and verve in this 2013 documentary.

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Edward Montagnedirector

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelsoncast

Carole Mathews

Carole Mathewscast

John Harvey

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Lynn Ainleycast

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Presented with humour and verve, Australian Encounters celebrates ten historic encounters, each between a renowned Australian and an international mover and shaker.

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