The Kurnell Story
1957 · Ken G. Hall
At a glance
The Kurnell Story is a 1957 industrial documentary film about the construction of the Kurnell Oil Refinery in Sydney, Australia. Directed and produced by Ken G. Hall, it was made by Cinesound Productions. The film is in English and comes from Australia. Hall’s work on this film was his last movie. Its subject places it among documentaries about industrial development and the building of a major refinery. The available details identify its setting, subject, production company and key creatives, but do not specify its runtime. Viewers interested in Australian industrial history can follow the account of the refinery’s construction, while students can use the film as an example of a mid-century industrial documentary. Its 1957 release connects it with documentary filmmaking of that period.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Australian industrial history, refinery construction and mid-century documentary films. Teachers and students may find its specific subject useful for exploring industrial development.
What is good
- Covers construction of the Kurnell Oil Refinery.
- Set in Sydney, Australia.
- Directed and produced by Ken G. Hall.
- Made by Cinesound Productions.
- Presented in English.
What to know first
- Released in 1957.
- Runtime is not listed.
Verdict
The film documents the construction of the Kurnell Oil Refinery and offers a focused Australian industrial subject. Its 1957 release and unlisted runtime are useful details to keep in mind.
Details
- Year
- 1957wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Ken G. Hallwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Australiawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt1813682wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q20022634· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kurnell_Story· checked 2 Oct 2026