Cast: John Polson

Direction Lawrence Gordon Clark

Cast Keith Michell · John Gregg · Erich Hallhuber · Jacques Penot

Synopsis Captain James Cook (TV Miniseries) (1987) chronicles the extraordinary expeditions of the renowned explorer, focusing on his three pivotal voyages. The narrative begins with his maiden voyage in 1770, during which he ventured into the South Pacific to witness the...

Direction Geoff Burton · Kevin Dowling

Cast Jack Thompson · Russell Crowe · John Polson · Deborah Kennedy

Synopsis The Sum of Us (1994) unfolds in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia, where a father and his gay son embark on parallel journeys to find their respective romantic partners. The narrative delves into the complex dynamics of their relationship,...

Direction Robert Connolly

Cast Eric Bana · Sam Corlett · Genevieve O'Reilly · Keir O'Donnell

Synopsis The Dry (2020) follows the story of a law enforcement officer who ventures back to his native town, compelled to confront the ghosts of his past. This journey is triggered by the tragic and violent deaths of his former close...

Direction Stephen Wallace

Cast Bryan Brown · George Takei · Terry O'Quinn · John Bach

Synopsis Blood Oath (1990) unfolds on the Indonesian island of Ambon in 1945, where the Australian POW population had drastically decreased from 1100 to fewer than 300 due to brutal treatment by Japanese captors. Captain Cooper, serving as the chief prosecutor,...

Direction John Woo

Cast Tom Cruise · Dougray Scott · Thandie Newton · Richard Roxburgh

Synopsis Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) sees Tom Cruise reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, this time pitted against a cunning adversary in the form of renegade IMF operative Sean Ambrose, portrayed by Dougray Scott. Hunt is tasked with enlisting the help...

Direction John Duigan

Cast Hugh Grant · Sam Neill · Tara Fitzgerald · Elle MacPherson

Synopsis Sirens (1993) follows the journey of a naive English clergyman (Hugh Grant) who accepts a position in an Australian parish. His initial task is to persuade a local artist (Sam Neill) to refrain from exhibiting a controversial painting. Accompanied by...

Direction David Caesar

Cast Jeremy Sims · Ben Mendelsohn · Amanda Muggleton · John Polson

Synopsis Idiot Box (1996) follows the misadventures of two unlikely protagonists seeking a swift escape from their mundane suburban lives. Mick, characterized by his laid-back attitude, cynicism, and unemployment, devises an audacious heist plan. His accomplice, Kev, driven by anger and...

Direction Stephen Hopkins

Cast Miles Buchanan · Marcus Graham · Sandie Lillingston · John Polson

Synopsis Dangerous Game (1987) follows a group of friends, led by a skilled computer expert, who successfully breach and disable the security system of a department store with the intention of carrying out a heist. However, their plans take a sinister...

Direction Jerry London

Cast Julie Christie · Hugo Weaving · John Polson · Sarah Jessica Parker

Synopsis Dadah Is Death (TV) (1988) chronicles the harrowing journey of Barbara Barlow, who embarks on a relentless mission to rescue her son, Kevin Barlow, from the grim fate that awaits him in Malaysia. Kevin, along with his friend Geoff Chambers,...

Direction David Stevens

Cast Lisa Harrow · Tushka Bergen · Marshall Napier · Taya Straton

Synopsis Always Afternoon (TV Miniseries) (1988) is set in 1915 Australia, where German prisoners of war and Australians of German descent are confined in camps. This situation breeds numerous tensions against the authorities. However, this particular narrative portrays a camp with...

Direction Rowan Woods

Cast David Wenham · Toni Collette · Lynette Curran · John Polson

Synopsis The Boys (1998) follows the unsettling journey of Brett Sprague, a man with a violent and psychopathic nature, as he is released from prison on parole after serving time for assault. The narrative unfolds over the course of 24 hours,...

Direction Stephen Wallace

Cast Helen Buday · Sam Neill · Hugo Weaving · Huw Williams

Synopsis For Love Alone (1986) tells the story of a destitute young woman living in 1930s Australia who becomes infatuated with a charismatic yet haughty educator. This teacher, who advocates for free love and diluted socialist ideas, captivates her heart. Driven...

Direction John Duigan · Chris Noonan

Cast Nicole Kidman · Nicholas Eadie · Barry Otto · Noel Ferrier

Synopsis Vietnam (TV Miniseries) (1987) follows the tumultuous journey of the Goddard family as they grapple with the news of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. The family's life is upended when Phil, a member of the family, is drafted and...