The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 4 ep1991 |
Key crew
- Donald CrombieDirector
- Rob GeorgeScreenplay
Cast
- Bill KerrCaptain Elijah
- Tamblyn LordShawn Hofner
- Willie FennellPraying Jack
- Edward HeppleAngus
- David BradshawCaptain Snane
- Kate MulcahyMary Thompson
- Reg EvansMallie Ned
- Jacki KerinLottie Hofner
- Cecil ParkeeCharlee
- Hamish FletcherMichael Hofner
- Grant PiroSpud
- Henry SalterMajor Dudley
Themes
paddleboataustraliaminiseries1920s