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True History of the Kelly Gang (2019): Film vs Book
Film · 2019 · Directed by Justin Kurzel · Starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe
About the film
An outlaw in nineteenth-century Australia tells his own story in a letter to his daughter.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film is a stylised, punk version of the book, with a raw, noisy look.
Read or watch first?
The novel is told as a letter, in a voice that you will not forget.
What the book gives you
True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
A raw, lively and moving story told in an unforgettable voice.
Who will like it: Readers who like bold, voice-driven historical adventures.