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Punishment 

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An Australian soap opera set in a fictional men's prison.

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Cast

Credited cast:
Robert Coleby ...  Christopher Lang (1981)
Ralph Cotterill Ralph Cotterill ...  Harold Davis (1981)
Barry Crocker ...  Gov. Alan Smith (1981)
Jon Ewing Jon Ewing ...  Arthur Willets (1981)
Jon Fabian Jon Fabian ...  Prisoner (1981)
Michele Fawdon Michele Fawdon ...  Susan Morrison (1981)
Gary Files Gary Files ...  Ken Burchett (1981)
Cornelia Frances ...  Cathy Wells (1981)
Mel Gibson ...  Rick Monroe
Penne Hackforth-Jones Penne Hackforth-Jones ...  Heather Rogers (1981)
Anne Haddy Anne Haddy ...  Alice Wells (1981)
Brian Harrison Brian Harrison ...  Sam Wells (1981)
Betty Lucas Betty Lucas
Julie McGregor Julie McGregor ...  Julie Smith (1981)
Kris McQuade ...  Kate Randall
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An Australian soap opera set in a fictional men's prison.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 February 1981 (Australia) See more »

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grundy Television Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(26 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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