Cyclone Tracy (mini-series)
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| Cyclone Tracy | |
|---|---|
| Written by |
Michael Fisher Ted Roberts Leon Saunders |
| Directed by |
Donald Crombie Kathy Mueller |
| Starring | Tracy Mann |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Production company(s) | PBL Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Nine |
| First shown in | 1986 |
Cyclone Tracy is a 1986 Australian mini series about Cyclone Tracy.[1] In 1986, the Nine Network and PBL created the mini-series based on the events during the cyclone. Michael Fisher, Ted Roberts and Leon Saunders wrote the series, and it starred Chris Haywood and Tracy Mann, who played the lead characters of Steve and Connie. Tony Barry also featured amongst the cast.[2]
The mini-series was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in December 2005. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as newsreel footage of the devastation and a documentary titled On A Wind And A Prayer.[3]
References
- ↑ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p184
- ↑ "Cyclone Tracy (TV mini-series 1986)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 2012.
- ↑ "Umbrella Entertainment". Retrieved 19 July 2013.
External links
- Cyclone Tracy at Australian Screen Online
- Cyclone Tracy at IMDB
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