The Galahs
In 1967 a group of Victorian AFL (VFL) stars jetted off to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game. The players were, and are, household…
Documentary • Movie • 2016 • 58m
Starring: Ron Barassi, Harry Beitzel
Director: Tony Wilson, Cam Fink, Rob Heath
About This Movie
The Galahs
In 1967 a group of Victorian AFL (VFL) stars jetted off to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game. The players were, and are, household names – Barassi, Skilton, Jesaulenko, Davis, Hart, Nicholls, Mann, Dugdale, Fraser. Most didn’t own passports. Most had barely been out of Victoria. Ex-umpire and media juggernaut Harry Beitzel was the man who made it happen. He mortgaged his house. He organised the opponent. He flew his team of champions on a milk run to Darwin, Hong Kong, Paris, Dublin, London, New York and beyond to plant the seed of international competition. The Galahs is a rare feature film that reconnects fans with all time greats of both VFL and GAA football.
Documentary • Movie • 2016
Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Released
- Sep 3, 2016
- Runtime
- 58m
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Madman, Sepia Tones
- Language
- English