The Broken Shore | |
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Based on | The Broken Shore by Peter Temple |
Written by | Peter Temple |
Screenplay by | Andrew Knight |
Directed by | Rowan Woods |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Cezary Skubiszewski |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
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Producers |
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Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
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Running time | 103min |
Original release | |
Network | Adelaide Film Festival |
Release | October 2013 |
Network | ABC |
Release | 2 February 2014 |
The Broken Shore is a 2013 television film adaptation of the novel of the same title by Australian writer Peter Temple. [1]
While recovering in a small coastal town from serious physical injuries he received while on duty, Detective Joe Cashin is called to investigate the death of a wealthy local man, Charles Burgoyne. As he digs further into the mystery, he uncovers secrets, betrayal and police corruption that impact everyone around him.
The screenplay was written by Andrew Knight for production companies Easy Tiger Productions and Essential Media & Entertainment.
Filming took place around Port Campbell in Victoria Australia.
The movie had its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on 15 October 2013. [2] It aired on the ABC on 2 February 2014. [1]