The Glenrowan Affair (1951): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1951, The Glenrowan Affair is an action and western film directed by Rupert Kathner, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. Shot almost entirely in 'Kelly Country', near the country town of Benalla, The Glenrowan Affair takes us back to the era of Victoria's most notorious bushranger, showcasing thrilling action sequences and horsemanship as time and again the Kelly Gang outwit the law. The film begins with old timer, Dinny (some say he knows too much for an outsider) telling the story of the Kelly Gang to a visiting sketch artist. His tale unfolds as Ned Kelly and Joe Byrne surprise the constabulary in the bar of the Glenrowan Hotel and Ned shoots a constable in the hand. The Glenrowan Affair includes the ambush at Eleven Mile Creek, the hold up at the Jerilderie Bank and the siege at the Glenrowan Hotel where Ned, dressed in a suit of homemade armour, taunts the 'traps' in a hail of gunfire before he is shot and captured.

Who’s in it. The Glenrowan Affair stars Bob Chitty as Ned Kelly, Albie Henderson as Joe Byrne, John Fernside as Father Burnside and John Fernside as Father Gibney, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glenrowan Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Glenrowan Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.