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The Great Bookie Robbery

Based in Melbourne, Australia in the 1980s, a true story about a group of men desperate for money who plan one of the greatest heists in Australian history. Bigger then any of their previous jobs this one is a lot harder then ever thought of but evading police and staying low is a much bigger task.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Bach
Mike Power
Catherine Wilkin
Carol Power
Gary Day
Col Reynolds

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

On temporary release from Parkhurst Prison, veteran bank robber Mike Power secretly flies to Australia to plan a heist on the Victoria Sports Club, where bookies bring their cash. He has to outwit a dedicated cop and hoods wanting a share.

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Awards

  • 1987 - AFI Award - Best Mini-Series - winner
  • 1987 - AFI Award - Best Achievement in Direction in a Mini Series - winner
  • 1987 - AFI Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini Series - nominated
  • 1987 - AFI Award - Best Mini Series Screenplay - nominated

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