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Australia — Where the Story Was Set

1 real historical location · Australia

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Baz Luhrmann's sweeping epic set in Australia's Northern Territory during the Japanese threat following Pearl Harbor, following a British aristocrat and a cattle drover caught up in the war that reached Australia's shores.

CinemaMapped has mapped 1 real historical location where the story takes place, spanning Australia.

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Darwin, Australia

Darwin in 1942 — Baz Luhrmann's epic backdrop to the Japanese bombing of Australia's northern city, depicted through a cattle drive and a love story against ...

The bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 was the largest foreign attack ever on Australian soil. 188 Japanese aircraft in two waves sank 8 vessels, destroyed 30 aircraft and killed 235 people. The attack was delibera...

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