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The River Kings

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tamblyn Lord
Shawn Hofner
Kate Mulcahy
Mary Thompson
Bill Kerr
Captain Elijah

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

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Featured Video

The River Kings: Shake A Leg
The River Kings: Shake A Leg
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Awards

  • 1992 - Logie - Most Popular Actor in a Miniseries/Telemovie - nominated

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