Tracks of Glory 

Racial barriers are broken in circa-1900 Australia by Major Taylor, who becomes a world-champion bicycle racer.

Stars:

Phil Morris, Cameron Daddo, Richard Roxburgh

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Phil Morris	...	Marshall W. 'Major' Taylor 2 episodes, 1992
Cameron Daddo	...	Walker 2 episodes, 1992
Richard Roxburgh	...	Hugh McIntosh 2 episodes, 1992
Nicholas Eadie	...	Floyd MacFarland 2 episodes, 1992
Justine Clarke	...	Kate O'Brien 2 episodes, 1992
Joan Sydney	...	Mrs. Walker 2 episodes, 1992
Brett Climo	...	Jonathan Dodds 2 episodes, 1992
Scott Burgess	...	Pat Galloway 2 episodes, 1992
John Ewart	...	Syd Melville 2 episodes, 1992
Janet MacLachlan	...	Mrs. Morris 2 episodes, 1992
Robert Vaughn	...	Mr. Morris 2 episodes, 1992
Renée Jones	...	Daisy 2 episodes, 1992
Rodney Bell	...	Iver Lawson 2 episodes, 1992
John Clayton	...	Mr. Campbell 2 episodes, 1992
Celine O'Leary	...	Mrs. McIntosh 2 episodes, 1992
Edwin Hodgeman	...	Journalist 1 2 episodes, 1992
Tony Mack	...	Journalist 2 2 episodes, 1992
Syd Brisbane	...	Larrikan 2 episodes, 1992
Bill Boyley	...	Priest 2 episodes, 1992
Josef Schwaiger	...	Tim Freeman 2 episodes, 1992
Aaron Murphy	...	Danny 2 episodes, 1992
Barbara West	...	Mrs. O'Brien 2 episodes, 1992
Dominic Condon	...	Scott 2 episodes, 1992
Damon Sanders	...	Doctor 2 episodes, 1992
Brian Torrie	...	Metropole Manager 2 episodes, 1992
William S. Taylor	...	Baptist Minister 2 episodes, 1992
Frank Adamson	...	Train Driver 2 episodes, 1992
Jeff Madden	...	Conductor 2 episodes, 1992
Gerry Atwell	...	Black Guard 2 episodes, 1992
David Gillies	...	Harley Grimes 2 episodes, 1992
Wayne Nicklas	...	Doorman 2 episodes, 1992

Storyline

Racial barriers are broken in circa-1900 Australia by Major Taylor, who becomes a world-champion bicycle racer.

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Plot Keywords:

world champion | major | bicycle | adelaide south australia | bicycle racing | 

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Taglines:

The Logie Award Winning Miniseries

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Umbrella Entertainment

Country:

Australia Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 July 1992 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Tracks of Glory: The Major Taylor Story

Filming Locations:

Royal Adelaide Showgrounds - 1 Goodwood Rd, Wayville, South Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Barron Entertainment, 7 Network, New South Wales Film & Television Office

Technical Specs

Runtime:

184 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of two early 1990s television mini-series filmed in South Australia starring actor Cameron Daddo. The productions were 'Golden Fiddles' (1991) and 'Tracks of Glory' (1992).

User Reviews

Long-haul mini-series rewards patience

TRACKS OF GLORY

Aspect ratio: 1.33:1

Sound format: Mono

(2 episodes)

The less-than-exciting sport of cycle-racing gets the Australian mini-series treatment in Marcus Cole's TRACKS OF GLORY, set in the early 1900s. As usual with these things, the period is nicely evoked and the script maintains a steady pace, but the drama is too restrained and - with the notable exception of Richard Roxburgh's performance as a flashy sports promoter - the characters aren't terribly interesting. The two leading men, Cameron Daddo and Phil Morris, are attractive and talented, but neither of them is allowed to broaden the range of their muted characterisations.