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The Echo of Thunder

The Echo of Thunder

1998•1h 38m•5.8/10
DramaTV Movie

Ratings

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5.8/10(7)

Scenic settings in Australia enhance this Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, a simple yet engaging tale about a teenage girl's adjustment to a new family.

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Production

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Gladwyn Ritchie

Jamey Sheridan

Jamey Sheridan

Larry Ritchie

Lauren Hewett

Lauren Hewett

Lara Ritchie

Ernie Dingo

Ernie Dingo

Neil

Chelsea Yates

Pearl Ritchie

Michael Caton

Michael Caton

Bill Gadrey

Emily Browning

Emily Browning

Opal Ritchie

Jamie Croft

Jamie Croft

Gowd Gadrey

James Wright

Mr. Calloway

Ben Hanson

Ben Hanson

Jasper Ritchie

James Hanson

Jasper Ritchie

Reg Evans

Reg Evans

Garage Attendant

Linda O'Grady

Linda O'Grady

Bank Woman

Frank Magree

Frank Magree

Driver

Bill Hunter

Bill Hunter

Cooper (uncredited)

Molly McCaffrey

School Girl (uncredited)

Jim Russell

Jim Russell

Truckie (uncredited)

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