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51.
Farscape (1999–2003)
Episode:
Rhapsody in Blue
(1999)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The crew finds a colony of Delvians. Z'haan goes down to be with her own people for a while, but one of them wants something from Z'haan and will do almost anything to take it from her.
Director: Andrew Prowse | Stars: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Virginia Hey, Anthony Simcoe
Votes: 877
52. Stir (1980)
101 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
When a repeat offender returns to a prison after exposing abuses committed by its guards to the press, tensions boil between inmates and staff, culminating in a bloody riot.
Director: Stephen Wallace | Stars: Bryan Brown, Max Phipps, Dennis Miller, Gary Waddell
Votes: 392
53. You Can't See 'round Corners (1969)
98 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Film version of the TV series You Can't See Round Corners (1967). Small time bookie, Frankie McCoy is conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War, and is frustrated because his girlfriend will not have sex with him.
Director: David Cahill | Stars: Ken Shorter, Rowena Wallace, Carmen Duncan, Judith Fisher
Votes: 9
54. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The highs and lows of the Wandin Valley residents, from the patients and staff at the rural town's hospital, to the locals and their everyday lives.
Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Joyce Jacobs
Votes: 696
55. E Street (1989–1993)
50 min | Drama
An Australian soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there.
Stars: Cecily Polson, Les Dayman, Tony Martin, Vic Rooney
Votes: 167
56. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
57. What the Moon Saw (1990)
PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Steven Wilsonis sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the ... See full summary »
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew Shephard, Pat Evison, Kim Gyngell, Danielle Spencer
Votes: 60
58. Snake Gully with Dad and Dave (1972– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Gordon Chater, Garry McDonald, Marion Edward, Robert McDarra
Votes: 47
59. The Tony Hancock Special (1972 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
Hancock, (who was voted Britain's best ever comic 35 years after his death) leaves his home in Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, England for warmer, more challenging climes. He encounters the ... See full summary »
Director: Edward Joffe | Stars: Tony Hancock, Gloria Dawn, Don Crosby, Lex Mitchell
Votes: 24
60. Sky Trackers (1990 TV Movie)
PG | 92 min | Sci-Fi
NASA's Tidbinbilla Tracking station in Australia prepares for the re-entry of a decaying satellite containing a dangerous biological experiment. It is decided to bring it down near the ... See full summary »
Director: John Power | Stars: Pamela Sue Martin, Maia Brewton, Paul Williams, Courtney Keiler
Votes: 60
61. Bligh (1992)
25 min | Comedy, History
In 1807 the Governor of the colony of New South Wales, William Bligh, struggles in both his professional and personal life.
Stars: Michael Veitch, Magda Szubanski, William McInnes, Gina Riley
Votes: 31
62. Nate and Hayes (1983)
PG | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A swashbuckling adventure which takes place in the mid-1800's on the South Pacific islands where bloody raids and battles were once the rule of the day.
Director: Ferdinand Fairfax | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, Max Phipps, Jenny Seagrove
Votes: 2,395 | Gross: $1.96M
63. Dark Age (1987)
R | 91 min | Adventure, Horror
A park ranger is tasked with dealing with a killer crocodile that appears to have a spiritual connection with the local Aboriginals.
Director: Arch Nicholson | Stars: John Jarratt, Nikki Coghill, Max Phipps, Burnham Burnham
Votes: 1,540
64. Thirst (1979)
R | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of blood-drinking, self-proclaimed supermen who want her to join them.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva
Votes: 1,723
65. The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
During WWII, Captain Invincible fought against Nazis using superpowers. Later falsely accused of communism, he retires in Australia. When a secret US weapon gets stolen, he's called back but struggles with alcoholism.
Director: Philippe Mora | Stars: Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick, Bill Hunter
Votes: 997
66. The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
PG | 88 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Terry Camilleri, John Meillon, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully
Votes: 4,423
67. The Blue Lightning (1986 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Drama
A private investigator (Sam Elliott) battles a criminal (Robert Culp) in the Australian outback for the possession of a priceless opal in this all-out action flick.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Sam Elliott, Rebecca Gilling, John Meillon, Robert Coleby
Votes: 258
68. Consider Your Verdict (1961–1964)
60 min | Drama
Based on a successful radio drama which ran 312 episodes between 1958-1960. The novelty of this programme, which featured a different court case each episode, was that scripts were only ... See full summary »
Stars: George Fairfax, Kenrick Hudson, Wyn Roberts, John Ross
Votes: 19
69. Who Killed Baby Azaria? (1983 TV Movie)
90 min | Adventure, Drama
During a camping trip to Ayers Rock in outback Australia, she claims that she witnessed a dingo taking her baby daughter Azaria from the family tent. Azaria's body is never found. Police ... See full summary »
Director: Judy Rymer | Stars: Elaine Hudson, John Hamblin, Max Phipps, Peter Carroll
Votes: 48
70. Dead Easy (1982)
R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Three young friends trying to break into the entertainment business inadvertently anger a mob boss, setting in motion a chain of events that results in their being hunted by every thug and killer in town.
Director: Bert Deling | Stars: Scott Burgess, Rosemary Paul, Tim McKenzie, Max Phipps
Votes: 84
71. Without Warning (1999 TV Movie)
92 min | Crime, Thriller
What do you do if you're being stalked...by a cop?
Director: Catherine Millar | Stars: Arkie Whiteley, Steve Bastoni, Kym Wilson, John Alansu
Votes: 74
72. Stage Fright (1980)
82 min | Horror, Thriller
A stage actress - who is hiding a deep trauma over the car accident that killed her mother - finds herself living a new nightmare when her fellow cast members are butchered by a glass-wielding killer.
Director: John D. Lamond | Stars: Jenny Neumann, Gary Sweet, Nina Landis, Max Phipps
Votes: 876
73. Sky Pirates (1986)
PG-13 | 89 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Harris starts for a flight to Boa Boa. But he gets lost in a supernatural storm. Home again, no one believes Harris' story, and his crew suspiciously denies it too. Harris is thrown in jail, but manages to escape.
Director: Colin Eggleston | Stars: John Hargreaves, Meredith Phillips, Max Phipps, Bill Hunter
Votes: 520
74. Noah's Ark (1999)
Unrated | 178 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Adaptation of the Biblical stories of Noah and Lot and how God destroyed the world due to the wickedness of mankind.
Stars: Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen, F. Murray Abraham, Carol Kane
Votes: 2,146
75.
Noah's Ark (1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1999)
Unrated | 84 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Oscar-winner Jon Voight stars as Noah in a lavish four-hour miniseries about the Biblical hero who built the ark. On Mount Topek, God warns Noah to take his family and leave the city of ... See full summary »
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen, F. Murray Abraham, Carol Kane
Votes: 21
76.
Noah's Ark (1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1999)
Unrated | 83 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Oscar-winner Jon Voight stars as Noah in a lavish four-hour miniseries about the Biblical hero who built the ark. On Mount Topek, God warns Noah to take his family and leave the city of ... See full summary »
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Jon Voight, Mary Steenburgen, F. Murray Abraham, Carol Kane
Votes: 20
77. Homicide Squad (1981 TV Movie)
98 min | Crime
Director: Bob Meillon | Stars: John Gregg, Roger Ward, Frank Gallacher, Andrew Clarke
78. Behind the Legend (1972–1975)
Drama, History
"Behind the Legend" is 1972 anthology series based on the lives of various Australians hosted by Manning Clark.
Stars: Manning Clark, Barry Lovett, James Condon, Don Philps
79. Split Level (1964 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
A drama set in Sydney about an architect, his wife and their children.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Diana Davidson, Leonard Teale, Ruth Cracknell, Judi Farr
80. The Thursday Creek Mob (1971– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Peter Gwynne, Doreen Warburton, Max Phipps, Serge Lazareff
81. Catwalk (1971– )
30 min | Drama
An Australian drama series revolved around the daily lives of the staff of a women's fashion magazine.
Stars: John Forgeham, Cornelia Frances, June Salter, Cecily Polson
82. A Nice Day at the Office (1972)
30 min | Comedy
Spin off from an episode of _"Comedy Game, The" (1971)_ and basically a series of vignettes about office life. The lead role in the pilot was played by John Bell although Rod McLennan took over for the series.
Stars: Rod McLennan, Neil Fitzpatrick, Gordon McDougall, Fay Kelton
83. Temperament Unsuited (1979)
55 min
A student teacher doesn't accept the teaching methods to be found in a traditional school situation, or the way the principal runs the show. He decides to explore alternative strategies.
Director: Ken Cameron | Stars: Steve J. Spears, Robyn Nevin, Deborah Kennedy, Ken Goodlet
84. Voices on the Page: David Williamson, Compulsive Playwright (1986 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Directors: Ian Walker, Ian Warren | Stars: David Williamson, Betty Burstall, Brian Kiernan, Alan Cassell
85.
Bellamy (1981)
Episode:
My Fav'rit Policeman
(1981)
Crime
Bellamy's niece Carol is kidnapped by a house intruder and held for ransom. She is bound and gagged in a bathtub with water keeping dropping into it. So if the abductor doesn't return in time with enough money, Carol will be drown.
Stars: John Stanton, Tim Elston, Diane Chamberlain, Les Dayman
86.
Big Sky (1997–1999)
Episode:
Shadow Chasers
(1999)
45 min | Drama
If Chris wishes to know the truth about Lightfoot, then he makes the decision to step into the shadows with him and swear to the utmost secrecy.
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Gary Sweet, Rhys Muldoon, Martin Henderson, Bille Brown
87.
Big Sky (1997–1999)
Episode:
The Heart of the Matter
(1999)
44 min | Drama
Lightfoot is determined to find the remainder of the guns stolen from the army, as masterminded by Major Ellison.
Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Gary Sweet, Rhys Muldoon, Martin Henderson, Bille Brown
88.
Bligh (1992)
Episode:
A Small Plague
(1992)
Comedy, History
With a deadly plague ravaging the colony, Governor Bligh opens a new public hospital thanks in part to a generous donation by John Macarthur for a well-equipped - private wing.
Director: Mandy Smith | Stars: Michael Veitch, Magda Szubanski, William McInnes, Gina Riley
89.
Bligh (1992)
Episode:
Fair Trade and Free
(1992)
Comedy, History
The arrival of the French during a time of famine creates a crisis when Macarthur sells them his sheep putting Bligh in a bind when he tries to impress the French captain by inviting him to a banquet in hopes of gaining a trade advantage.
Director: Ted Emery | Stars: Michael Veitch, Magda Szubanski, William McInnes, Gina Riley
90.
Boney (1972–1973)
Episode:
Boney in Venom House
(1972)
Crime
On the track of a murderer, Boney comes to a gloomy old family home, long since cursed by Aboriginals.
Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: James Laurenson, George Assang, Wendy Blacklock, Honor Blackman
91.
Catwalk (1971– )
Episode:
The Small Sea of Your Hand
(1972)
Drama
Director: David Cahill | Stars: John Forgeham, Cornelia Frances, June Salter, Cecily Polson
92.
Consider Your Verdict (1961–1964)
Episode:
Queen Versus Bennett
(1964)
Drama
Stars: Queenie Ashton, Ian Boyce, Max Phipps
93.
A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode:
Home Truths: Part 1
(1985)
Drama, Romance
A Miss Country Hospital beauty quest is in the works and not wanting to be upstaged by Matron Arrowsmith's entry, Burrigan's beautiful Nurse Marilyn Legge, Maggie commands Judy to enter on behalf of the Wandin Valley Hospital.
Director: Chris Adshead | Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Grant Dodwell
94.
A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode:
Home Truths: Part 2
(1985)
Drama, Romance
Despite promising her mother she wouldn't say anything about Gordon's abuse, when Diane sees him beating her again, she fetches Sgt. Gilroy who arrests Gordon and charges him with assault.
Director: Chris Adshead | Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Grant Dodwell
95.
A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode:
Spellbound: Part 1
(1983)
Drama, Romance
Terence and Matron Sloan are shocked when they return to the Roach farm and discover Gus Roach, Roy Roach's severely retarded brother, chained up inside a shed.
Director: Bruce Best | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond
96.
A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode:
Spellbound: Part 2
(1983)
Drama, Romance
Bob helps Shirley take Gabe home after she gets drunk. Vicky later confronts Gabe about her recent attitude and suggests it is because she is jealous of the attention she has received from Shirley since her and Simon's engagement.
Director: Bruce Best | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond
97.
Delta (1969–1970)
Episode:
The Initiates
(1969)
Adventure
A visit to a school that studies a primitive New Guinean tribe uncovers something more sinister than anthropological studies.
Stars: Kirrily Nolan, John Gregg, Kevin Miles, Max Phipps
98.
Dynasty (1969–1971)
Episode:
Whatever Happened to Jamie Brooks?
(1971)
Drama
Director: Brian Bell | Stars: Nick Tate, Kevin Miles, Anne Haddy, Serge Lazareff
99.
Fire (1995–1996)
Episode:
Crazy Horse
(1995)
Drama
Following a surprise inspection by the members of the South East Station, the Arson Squad steps up the pressure by invading the station and questioning the platoon members and their families as part of their investigation.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Andy Anderson, Liddy Clark, Shane Connor, Deborra-Lee Furness
100.
Fire (1995–1996)
Episode:
Evening Star
(1995)
Drama
When Spit calmly defuses a bomb planted by the pyromaniac in an abandoned prison, it leads the platoon to suspect him as the arsonist.
Director: Catherine Millar | Stars: Andy Anderson, Liddy Clark, Shane Connor, Deborra-Lee Furness