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.
- 1986-1986
- 1 season
- Suspense, Drama
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 1986
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.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Fellow robber Cracka Park helps bail out Mike Power on his return to Australia when he is detained by the Victoria Police. Power had to deal with lawyers, honest cops and the greedy, vicious Temple brothers. Planning for the job continues.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Mike Power, Cracka Park and the gang carry out their well-planned and daring raid on the Victoria Sports Club to rip off the cash brought in by the bookies. Doing the blag is one thing. It could be the hardest part is getting away with it.
