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Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen reigned over Queensland for 19 tumultuous years (1968–1987). Hugely popular, he presided over enormous growth, but corruption raged under his tenure, as did electoral manipulation and often violent suppression of dissent. This film tells Joh’s story through rare archival footage and revelatory interviews, exploring a life shaped by a hard yakka, god-fearing upbringing on his family’s farm. Trump’s spectre is evoked in Joh’s famously mangled and meandering way of speaking – brilliantly dramatised by Richard Roxburgh – alongside his unyielding execution of power and the desperate denial of his final days in office.
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australian politics
queensland, australia
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Questions about Joh: Last King of Queensland
How long is Joh: Last King of Queensland?
Joh: Last King of Queensland has a runtime of 1h 39m (1 hour and 39 minutes).
Who directed Joh: Last King of Queensland?
Joh: Last King of Queensland was directed by Kriv Stenders and released in 2025.
What genre is Joh: Last King of Queensland?
Joh: Last King of Queensland is a Documentary film (2025).
Who stars in Joh: Last King of Queensland?
The cast of Joh: Last King of Queensland includes Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Matthew Condon, Bob Katter, Richard Roxburgh, Lindy Morrison.
