1915 (miniseries)

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1915
Based on 1915: A Novel of Gallipoli
by Roger McDonald
Written by Peter Yeldham
Directed by
  • Chris Thomson
  • Di Drew
Starring
Composer Bruce Smeaton
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producerGeoffrey Daniels
ProducerRay Alchin
CinematographyPeter Hendry
Editors
  • Neil Thumpston
  • Tony Kavanagh
  • Lynn Solly
Running time50 minutes
Original release
Network ABC TV
Release27 June (1982-06-27) 
8 August 1982 (1982-08-08)

1915 is an Australian historical drama television miniseries written by Peter Yeldham, based on Roger McDonald's 1979 novel 1915: A Novel of Gallipoli , that premiered on ABC TV on 27 June 1982, and concluded on 8 August 1982. The miniseries stars Scott McGregor, Scott Burgess, Sigrid Thornton, Jackie Woodburne, Ilona Rodgers, Richard Moir, Serge Lazareff, Damon Sanders, and Andrew McFarlane. It deals the friendship between two young mates during the outbreak of World War I. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Cast

Reception

John Voorhees of the Seattle Times wries "But while the characters are compelling enough to hold our interest through all seven episodes, the real reason for watching ``1915`` is because it captures the feeling of time and place so expertly, exhibiting a sense of history that goes beyond old cars and period clothes. And it is that historical ambience that sets ``1915`` apart from many TV miniseries." [6] Daniel Ruth of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 2 1/2 stars, criticising the pacing "This mini-series takes too long to establish itself, as McGregor and Burgess spend the first four hours of "1915" swooning over Thornton and Woodburne and calling each other "mate." Enough already." but praising other aspects "Two virtues of "1915" are its terrific production values and period costuming." [7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
1983 25th Logie Awards Best Miniseries or Telemovie1915Won [8]
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Telemovie Adrian Wright Won [8]
Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Telemovie Scott McGregor Nominated [9]
Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Telemovie Sigrid Thornton Nominated [10]

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