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14 September 1995 (Australia) moreTagline:
One of the most shocking chapters in the history of Australian Law Enforcement! morePlot:
Detective Sergeant Roger "The Dodger" Rogerson got fame because he knew how to take care of most dangerous and violent criminals... moreAwards:
3 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
The GOODFELLAS of Down Under moreCast
(Series Cast overview, first billed only)| Richard Roxburgh | ... | Roger Rogerson | |
| Tony Martin | ... | Arthur "Neddy" Smith | |
| Steve Bastoni | ... | Michael Drury | |
| Gary Day | ... | Bill Crofton | |
| Steve Jacobs | ... | Mal Rivers | |
| Peter Phelps | ... | Abo Henry | |
| Marcus Graham | ... | Alan Williams | |
| Alex Dimitriades | ... | Warren Lanfranchi | |
| Bill Hunter | ... | Angus McDonald | |
| Gary Sweet | ... | Christopher Dale Flannery | |
| John Hargreaves | ... | Chester Porter QC | |
| Ian Bliss | ... | Bobby Chapman | |
| Stephen Eley | ... | Duty Sergeant | |
| Richard Carter | ... | Lyail Chandler | |
| Joy Smithers | ... | Debra Smith |
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198 minCountry:
AustraliaLanguage:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoFilming Locations:
Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFun Stuff
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The broadcast of this film in New South Wales was delayed for six years due to Neddy Smith's appeal against his life sentence. moreFAQ
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The screenplay, by Ian David, is the primary reason why BLUE MURDER is the best TV ever produced in Australia -- in fact, it is better than 95% of the features produced in that country. And, yes, calling it the GOODFELLAS of Down Under is not exaggerating.
Other reviews here have detailed the content of this mini-series, so no point going there. I just hope my raving about it inspires people who haven't seen it to check it out and marvel at the sharp characterizations, brilliant performances, Michael Jenkins' intuitive direction and ultra-realistic dialogue.
The series captures the Aussie vernacular like nothing else ever has and portrays a "matey" political and social environment within the police force that allowed corruption to fester and become an accepted part of everyday life.
One powerful sequence, where a crooked lawyer is indifferently dropped into Sydney Harbor with a stove around his neck, perfectly captures the dark side of the Aussie "She'll be right, mate" approach to dealing with problems.
Richard Roxburgh as Roger Rogerson is nothing short of a revelation, but major nods must also go to Gary Sweet (his best performance by far), Gary Day (brilliant), Bill Hunter (solid as usual) and Alex Dimitriades (chillingly real).
If you're only retiring to that desert island with one Aussie DVD, this should be it.