The Dirtwater Dynasty

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The Dirtwater Dynasty
Written by
Directed by
  • Michael Jenkins
  • John Power
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes5
Production
Production company Kennedy Miller
Release
Original networkNetwork Ten
Original release10 April 1988 (1988-04-10)

The Dirtwater Dynasty is a five-part Australian drama miniseries, first screened on Network Ten in 1988. It was directed by Michael Jenkins and John Power. [1]

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Cast

Reception

The miniseries rated well earning 33 points. [2]

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References

  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p187
  2. Robin Oliver, "The Guide THE RESTLESS YEAR", The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 December 1988 p 1