Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt committed to stand trial for alleged rape

Australian actor John Jarratt has been committed to stand trial on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman more than 40 years ago.

Jarratt has pleaded not guilty.

Jarratt’s lawyer Bryan Wrench said “it’s going to be a short sharp trial”. The actor did not answer questions outside the courtroom.

The actor is listed for arraignment on December 7 in the District Court.

Jarratt, 66, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Randwick, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, in September 1976.

He is best known for his lead role in the movie Wolf Creek and its sequel, having also appeared on Australian television shows McLeod's Daughters and Play School.