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Hammers Over the Anvil   1991         N/R, 101 min. Genre: Drama Director: Ann Turner   Cast: Russell Crowe, Charlotte Rampling, Alexander Outhred, John Rafter Lee, Frank Gallacher, Amanda Douge, Daphne Grey, Frankie J. Holden, Alethea McGrath   Set in 1910 Australia, this story revolves around young Alan Marshall (Alexander Outhred), a polio survivor who is not able to live an active life. Alan idolizes local horse trainer East Driscoll (Russell Crowe) and also has a crush on the beautiful, but married, Grace McAlister (Charlotte Rampling). When Driscoll and Grace enter into a romantic affair, Alan watches and lives vicariously through their actions.