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8.2/10   52 votes
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Philip Cornford (written by)
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Release Date:
15 November 1986 (Australia) more
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2 wins more
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15 years ahead of its time more (3 total)

Cast

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John Bach ... Mike Power
Catherine Wilkin ... Carol Power
Gary Day ... Coilin Reynolds
Bruno Lawrence ... Cracka Park
Andy Anderson ... Tony Loft
George Spartels ... Jaffa Davis
Denis Moore ... Russ Lockhart
Paul Sonkkila ... Merv Temple
Ray Meagher ... Bob Temple
Candy Raymond ... Sonya Reynolds
Gary Sweet ... Chicka White
Scott Burgess ... Robbo Robbins
Margie McCrae ... Wendy Lott
Feon Keane ... David Power
Dennis Miller ... Detective Edwards
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60 min (3 episodes)
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Referenced in O videoklabas (1987) (V) more

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8 out of 8 people found the following review useful.
15 years ahead of its time, 19 March 2002
10/10
Author: David Cecil from New York

This was the fore-runner of the great and gritty modern Australian mini-series. Out went the costume dramas and in came "reality TV", 15 years ahead of its time.

The shots of the city from South Melbourne and other locations (The Loaded Dog pub before becoming apartments, before the crappy renovations), are stunning. The acting, even more brilliant. But the star is the story.

This is based on the very true story of the crooks and their associates that staged a daring daylight city robbery of bookmakers takings from race day. These guys got away with the crime, and then managed to start killing each other off. The police close in ...

The only better Australian mini-series is Janus - so this is high praise indeed. This was the kick-start to Mark Joffe's career - its not light like his comedies, but it is equally enjoyable to watch.

If you are lucky enough to find a copy somewhere, do yourself a favour and watch it!

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