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‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ Adaptation Opts for a Punk Aesthetic

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By Todd Gilchrist For director Justin Kurzel, the title of the book he was adapting, “True History of the Kelly Gang,” meant less than the story — and the many that have come before it.

The life of Australian outlaw and bushranger Ned Kelly (1854-1880) has inspired filmmakers since the earliest days of the medium, when in 1906 Charles Tait delivered what many believe to be the world’s first feature-length film, “The Story of the Kelly Gang.” Dozens of versions have followed, with wildly divergent interpretations of Kelly’s exploits, characterizing him as everything from a folk hero to a ruthless cop killer, played by everyone from Heath Ledger to Mick Jagger.

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