Blue Mountains (1983 film)

Blue Mountains is a 1983 Australian television film directed by Jim Sharman. It stars John Waters, Gary Sweet, and Deborah Conway.

The film is a historical drama set during the Great Depression, focusing on the lives of unemployed workers and their families struggling in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. The narrative explores themes of hardship, resilience, community, and the impact of economic crisis on ordinary people.

The screenplay was written by Patricia Lovell. The film was noted for its depiction of Australian working-class life during the Depression era and its use of the Blue Mountains landscape. Deborah Conway made her acting debut in the film.