The Echo of Thunder

The Echo of Thunder

The Echo of Thunder

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The Echo of Thunder

1998

1h 38m

6.2(8 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

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 Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Judy Davis

Gladwyn Ritchie

Judy Davis

Acting

Jamey Sheridan

Larry Ritchie

Jamey Sheridan

Acting

Lauren Hewett

Lara Ritchie

Lauren Hewett

Acting

Ernie Dingo

Neil

Ernie Dingo

Acting

Chelsea Yates

Pearl Ritchie

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Acting

Michael Caton

Bill Gadrey

Michael Caton

Acting

Emily Browning

Opal Ritchie

Emily Browning

Acting

Jamie Croft

Gowd Gadrey

Jamie Croft

Sound

James Wright

Mr. Calloway

No Image

Acting

Ben Hanson

Jasper Ritchie

Ben Hanson

Acting

James Hanson

Jasper Ritchie

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Acting

Reg Evans

Garage Attendant

Reg Evans

Acting

Linda O'Grady

Bank Woman

Linda O'Grady

Acting

Frank Magree

Driver

Frank Magree

Acting

Bill Hunter

Cooper (uncredited)

Bill Hunter

Acting

Molly McCaffrey

School Girl (uncredited)

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Acting

Jim Russell

Truckie (uncredited)

Jim Russell

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