Les Darcy DVD

Written and Presented by Peter Fenton

Les darcy – The Maitland Wonder

Product Details

Format: DVD
Running Time: 55 mins
Ratio: (4:3)
Production Year: 1998
No Subtitles
Region: PAL, all regions

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Les Darcy Trailer

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https://vimeo.com/anthonybuckleyfilms/lesdarcy

Film Summary

The DVD re-release of "Les Darcy - The Maitland Wonder" documentary... to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Les Darcy's life (1895-1917).

Originally made in 1998, this timeless story about the great Australian boxer contains extensive archival footage, interviews and research that reveals the man behind the legend.

Written and presented by Peter Fenton, the documentary depicts Darcy's progress from a blacksmith's forge in Maitland to the thunderous applause from capacity crowds in Sydney stadiums. His life saw him defeat international champions in the ring and took him all the way to America.

Film Credits

Written, Narrated and Presented by PETER FENTON
Directed by DON FEATHERSTONE
Produced by ANTHONY BUCKLEY and PETER FENTON
Director of Photography KIM BATTERHAM A.C.S.
Editor FRANS VANDENBURG
Original Music by ROSS EDWARDS

ANTHONY BUCKLEY FILMS P/L
Point Clare NSW 2250, Australia

Reviews & Media Mentions

• The Ghost with Gloves - reported by Ian Heads
  - The Bulletin, April 1994
  
  
• Peter Fenton awarded '2016 National Cinema Pioneer of the Year'
  - Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers Bulletin, October 2016
  
  
• Les Darcy - Re-released on DVD (2016 flyer)

 

Related Les Darcy Information Online

• James Leslie Darcy (31 October 1895 - 24 May 1917)
  Australian Dictionary of Biography entry
  
  
• Les Darcy biography
  Wikipedia
  
  
• PDF Tourism Brochure (PDF)
  Maitland Tourism & Maitland City Council
  
  
• Winnie O'Sullivan's locket
  National Museum of Australia