After retrieving a map from a dead gold prospector, Errol Flynn believes it will lead him to gold in Papua New Guinea, and convinces three men to accompany him on a voyage up the east coast of Australia. They leave Sydney on the yacht Sirocco, which Flynn had stolen from Chinese opium smugglers. During their journey, Flynn and his crew encounter a number of challenges, including the Chinese crew attempting to intercept them, desperate to reclaim the yacht and the opium they have hidden on board.[1]
Flynn's grandson Luke Flynn, a surfer, model and composer, wrote and optioned the script as early as 2005. He controlled the rights to the source material and was initially set to play the titular role.[2]
Casting
William Moseley joined the cast in November 2016, playing the character Dook Adams. In June 2017, Isabel Lucas joined the cast, playing the role of Rose. In July 2017, Corey Large and Thomas Cocquerel joined the cast.
As an Australian production, workdays were 10 hours long rather than the U.S.-standard 12 hours. One of the producers expressed concern that the difference would negatively impact the productivity of the Hollywood crew, but cinematographer Peter Holland convinced him otherwise.[5]
Mulcahy's desire was to "bring Flynn’s unapologetic and uninhibited desire to experience a full adventurous and spectacular life to the screen. All while revealing his deeply rooted belief in himself and an ability to survive on charisma and bravado.”[6]
Release
The film was released to Australian cinemas on 11 October 2018. It was later released worldwide on 25 January 2019.[7]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 48% based on reviews from 21 critics.[8]
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