The Dirtwater Dynasty
The Dirtwater Dynasty is a five-part Australian drama miniseries, first screened on Network Ten in 1988. The Dirtwater Dynasty was directed by Michael Jenkins and John Power.[1]
| The Dirtwater Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Tony Morphett Michael Jenkins John Power Terry Hayes John Duigan Alan Seymour John Misto |
| Directed by | Michael Jenkins John Power |
| Starring | Hugo Weaving Victoria Longley Steve Jacobs |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Kennedy Miller |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Original release | 10 April 1988 |
The Dirtwater Dynasty is the story of embittered rivalry, triumph and despair, spanning three generations and eight decades. Born in the London slums in 1878, Richard Eastwick comes to Australia at age 20, with nothing but a handful of courage and a dream. He acquires land, marries and raises a family, makes loyal friends and bitter enemies. Two world wars and the economic depression take their toll on his family and his land and cattle ranching empire but his dream to create a dynasty gives him a reason to continue.
Cast
- Hugo Weaving as Richard Eastwick
- Victoria Longley as Kate Eastwick (née McBride), Nancy Westaway (née Eastwick), Sarah Westaway
- Steve Jacobs as Josh McCall
- Judy Morris as Frances Eastwick
- Bruce Spence as Lonely Logan
- Dennis Miller as Hasky Tarbox
- Harold Hopkins as Rev. McBride
- Jenny Lee as Mrs. McBride
- Kristina Nehm as Esmerelda
- Peter Phelps as David Eastwick
- Scott Burgess as Guy Westaway
- Robert Menzies as Richie Eastwick
- Ned Manning as David Eastwick II
- Anne-Louise Lambert as Emma Tarbox
- Arna-Maria Winchester as Mrs. Tarbox
- Leverne McDonnell as Christine Eastwick
- Ernie Dingo as Billy (Senior)
- Vincent Ball as Eastwick Banker
- Damien Connor as Stockman
- Daryl Dicks as Hughie, Stockman
- John Livingstone as Stockman
- Kristen Mann as Stockman
- Gary Sargeant as Juggler
- Hayden Topperwien as Young Richard Eastwick
- Iain Williams as Stockman #2
- Mouche Phillips as Mary Eastwick
Reception
The miniseries rated well earning 33 points.[2]
See also
References
- Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p187
- Robin Oliver, "The Guide THE RESTLESS YEAR", The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 December 1988 p 1
External links
- The Dirtwater Dynasty at IMDb
- The Dirtwater Dynasty at the National Film and Sound Archive
- The Dirtwater Dynasty at Australian Screen Online
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