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The Great Bookie Robbery is a 1986 Australian mini series about a 1976 crime known as the Great Bookie Robbery. It aired over three consecutive nights from the 15th to 17 September.




Plot






Cast


John Bach as Mike Power
Catherine Wilkin as Carol Power
Gary Day as Col Reynolds
Bruno Lawrence as Cracka Park
Andy Anderson as Tony Lott
Gary Sweet as Chicka White
Candy Raymond as Sonya Reynolds
Madeleine Blackwell as Anne Marks
George Spartels as Jaffa Davis
Paul Sonkkila as Merv Temple
Frank Gallacher as Inspt. Castleway
Dennis Miller as Edwards
Tim McKenzie as Det. Ross
Margie McCrae as Wendy Lott
Conor McDermottroe as Red Collins
Peter Cummins as Father Moore
Feon Keane as David Power
Denis Moore as Rusee Lockhart
Frank Wilson as Winton Bathurst
Alan David Lee as Det. Sgt. Townsend
Scott Burgess as Les 'Robbo' Robbins
Ray Meagher as Bob Temple
Mary-Anne Fahey as Cheryl
Rebecca Gibney as Bonnie




Reception


The series got modest ratings figures but won its timeslot over the three nights, peaking at 22, 21 and 20 respectively. The series won best mini-series and best direction at the 1987 AFI Awards.
Anthony Dennis of The Sydney Morning Herald wrote a mixed review stating "It is smartlymade with spotless acting, the mandatory gratuitous violence (done with a degree of style), and a thoughtful use of the mundane urban locations. However, it does lack the intrigue involved in the planning of the crime. There's a feeling that reading press clippings from the day is more compelling than watching the series."
Richard Coleman also of The Sydney Morning Herald gave it a positive review concluding "We've seen some excellent cop shows this year in Widows and Edge of Darkness. The Great Bookie Robbery was in the same class."




Awards


1987 AFI Awards
Best Mini-Series - Ian Bradley - Won
Best Direction in a Mini Series - Marcus Cole, Mark Joffe - Won
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini Series - Catherine Wilkin - Nominated
Best Mini-Series Screenplay - Philip Cornford, Ian Bradley - Nominated




References






External links


The Great Bookie Robbery at IMDb

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