A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia

A documentary style drama depicting the life and times of one of Australia's greatest explorers. Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate the vast island continent known in the 18th century as New Holland. However few people are aware that he was also the first person to formally name it Australia.

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Status

Released

Original Title

A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia

Runtime

45min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

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