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The Secret River

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20152015
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7.1/10
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Trevor Jamieson and Oliver Jackson-Cohen in The Secret River (2015)
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In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
607
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  • Stars
    • Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • Sarah Snook
    • Lachy Hulme
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    • Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • Sarah Snook
    • Lachy Hulme
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations

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    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    • William Thornhillas William Thornhill
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Sarah Snook
    Sarah Snook
    • Sal Thornhillas Sal Thornhill
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Lachy Hulme
    Lachy Hulme
    • Thomas Blackwoodas Thomas Blackwood
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Tim Minchin
    Tim Minchin
    • Smasheras Smasher
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Trevor Jamieson
    Trevor Jamieson
    • Grey Beard (Gumang)as Grey Beard (Gumang)
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Huw Higginson
    Huw Higginson
    • Alexander Kingas Alexander King
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Rory Potter
    Rory Potter
    • Willie Thornhill (13 yrs)as Willie Thornhill (13 yrs)
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Finn Scicluna-O'Prey
    • Dickie Thornhill (7 years)as Dickie Thornhill (7 years)
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Angus Pilakui
    • Long Bob (Durunung)as Long Bob (Durunung)
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Rhys Muldoon
    Rhys Muldoon
    • Lord Lovedayas Lord Loveday
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Samuel Johnson
    Samuel Johnson
    • Saggityas Saggity
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Leila Gurruwiwi
    • Mallabuas Mallabu
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Geneviève Lemon
    • Mrs. Herringas Mrs. Herring
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Heath Bergersen
    • Mullabaas Mullaba
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Katherine Kelly
    Katherine Kelly
    • Mrs. Webbas Mrs. Webb
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Clarence Ryan
    Clarence Ryan
    • Greybeard's Warrior #1as Greybeard's Warrior #1
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Adrian Pickering
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    Benjamin Rigby
    Benjamin Rigby
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    6/10
    Too brief, should have been 6+ eps
    Good concept but lacking substance. Weird take on how the mob lived up the Hawkesbury, twice we see the boat going up river with smoke signals being used by apparent lookout guards stationed on both sides of the river every couple of hundred metres. Aside from that, it was partially believable but glossed over depth to drive the action to the inevitable massacre. The main character flip flopped between harmonising with the blacks to irrational rage, supposedly so he could take part in the massacre so as to the fit the agenda that all settlers had to massacre some blacks to build their estates (he didn't condone raping the chained woman, but murdering men, women & children was AOK). Lame duck ending.
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      • June 14, 2015 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Aboriginal
    • Production company
      • Ruby Entertainment
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