Fair Game

Fair Game

Year: 1986

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Mario Andreacchio

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They hunted her… Terrorised her… And now they pay the price. A young woman running a wildlife sanctuary in the Australian outback confronts three kangaroo hunters who, bored of their usual sport, start killing the sanctuary’s animals. Drawn to the owner’s beauty, they decide to toy with her, only to find the tables turn in a brutal showdown.

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Timeline & Setting – Fair Game (1986)

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Location

Outback, Wildlife Sanctuary

The story unfolds in the Australian Outback, centering on a remote wildlife sanctuary run by Jessica. The harsh desert landscape and isolation shape the danger she faces from poachers. The nearby town serves as a thin veneer of civilization where authorities are slow to intervene, making the sanctuary a lone battleground for conservation.

🌵 Outback 🐾 Wildlife sanctuary

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Main Characters – Fair Game (1986)

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Jessica (Cassandra Delaney)

Jessica runs a wildlife sanctuary in the Outback and is determined to protect her animals from illegal hunting. She is resourceful, brave, and willing to confront armed hunters when authorities refuse to help. Her commitment to the sanctuary drives much of the action and serves as the moral center of the story.

🐾 Protagonist 🛡️ Protector 🗺️ Survivor

Sunny (Peter Ford)

Sunny is the leader of the hunters. In town, he appears friendly, even cooperative, but secretly rationalizes and leads illegal activities. He orchestrates attacks on Jessica’s sanctuary and embodies the conflict between ruthless exploitation and survival.

🗡️ Antagonist 🧭 Manipulator 🧱 Fortress-builder

Ringo (David Sandford)

Ringo is a hunter who menaces Jessica, intrudes into her home, and shows a willingness to invade privacy and threaten violence. He represents the direct threat of the poachers and becomes a key antagonist in the pursuit.

🔫 Aggressor 🧪 Risk-taker 🐍 Predator

Sparks (Garry Who)

Sparks is a member of Sunny's group, participating in intimidation and violent acts. He contributes to the campaign of harassment against Jessica and embodies the brutal nature of the hunters.

⚙️ Enforcer 🗡️ Collaborator 🗡️ Aggressor

Frank (Don Barker)

Frank is another hunter in Sunny's circle, playing a hands-on role in the pursuit and destruction directed at the sanctuary. He participates in the violent campaign and adds to the group's threat level.

🔧 Support 🗡️ Threatmaker 🪓 Enforcer

Kyla

Kyla is Jessica's dog and a loyal companion throughout the ordeal. She endures the danger alongside Jessica and survives the chaotic confrontations, illustrating the personal cost of protecting the sanctuary.

🐶 Companion 🐾 Loyal

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Major Themes – Fair Game (1986)

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🌿 Conservation

Conservation motifs drive the plot as Jessica fights to protect kangaroos and other wildlife from illegal hunting. The sanctuary embodies the struggle to maintain a safe haven in a hostile world. The film emphasizes that protecting nature often requires courage and direct action beyond legal avenues.

⚖️ Justice

The protagonist's frustration with apathetic authorities pushes the narrative toward vigilantism in defense of animals. The hunters' exploitation of the land puts moral pressure on Jessica to take matters into her own hands. The film questions whether ends can justify means when powerful interests threaten the vulnerable.

💪 Empowerment

A central focus is Jessica's agency in a dangerous environment. She improvises defenses, uses traps, and outsmarts armed adversaries, transforming from a caretaker into a capable survivor. The story portrays resilience as a form of empowerment against malevolent forces.

🥾 Survival

The outback setting imposes constant physical and strategic challenges—from chases through open terrain to claustrophobic confrontations in caves. Survival is both a literal test and a moral measure of character as Jessica fights to preserve her sanctuary. The landscape itself becomes a relentless adversary.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:53

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