The Legend of Molly Johnson Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

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Plot

In 1893 on an isolated property, a heavily pregnant woman named Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) and her children struggle to survive the harsh Australian landscape; her husband is gone, droving sheep in the high country. Molly then finds herself confronted by a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yadaka (Rob Collins). As an unlikely bond begins to form between them, secrets unravel about her true identity. Meanwhile, realizing Molly’s husband is missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff becomes suspicious and sends his constable to investigate. The deadly encounter between Molly, Yadaka and the constable results in a tragic chain of events with Molly becoming a symbol of feminism and anti-racism.

Cited as official plot version

Drama Western Period

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Legend of Molly Johnson.

• L
  Leah Purcell

  Shayda, Jindabyne

• S
  Sam Reid

  2:22, Belle

• R
  Rob Collins

  Limbo, Angel of Mine

• J
  Jessica De Gou

• B
  Benedict Hardie

  Wolf Man, Carmen

• H
  Harry Greenwood

  Sleeping Dogs, True History of the Kelly Gang

• T
  Tony Cogin

• N
  Nicholas Hope

  Limbo

• M
  Maggie Dence

• B
  Bruce Spence

  Gods of Egypt, Aquamarine

• M
  Malachi Dower-Roberts

Crew Behind the Film

The The Legend of Molly Johnson behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director

Leah Purcell

Screenwriter

Leah Purcell

Producers

Nicole Dade
David Jowsey
Angela Littlejohn
Leah Purcell
Greer Simpkin

Production Details

What we know about the The Legend of Molly Johnson movie production.

Key Facts

• In the Snowy Mountains, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson is pushed to her limits. With the burden of a dark secret and intruders to her property, Molly does whatever it takes to protect her children.
• A a reimagining of Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic short story (7/5/2022).

Production Updates for The Legend of Molly Johnson

Jul 2022

Completed

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