Plot
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| The Great Bookie Robbery | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Philip Cornford |
| Directed by | Marcus Cole Mark Joffe |
| Starring | John Bach Catherine Wilkin Gary Day |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ian Bradley |
| Cinematography | Ellery Ryan |
| Running time | 6 hours |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 15 September – 17 September 1986 |
The Great Bookie Robbery is a 1986 Australian mini series about a 1976 crime known as the Great Bookie Robbery. [1] It aired over three consecutive nights from the 15th to 17 September.
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The series got modest ratings figures but won its timeslot over the three nights, peaking at 22, 21 and 20 respectively. [2] The series won best mini-series and best direction at the 1987 AFI Awards. [3]
Anthony Dennis of The Sydney Morning Herald wrote a mixed review stating "It is smartlymade with spotless acting, the mandatory gratuitous violence (done with a degree of style), and a thoughtful use of the mundane urban locations. However, it does lack the intrigue involved in the planning of the crime. There's a feeling that reading press clippings from the day is more compelling than watching the series." [4] Richard Coleman also of The Sydney Morning Herald gave it a positive review concluding "We've seen some excellent cop shows this year in Widows and Edge of Darkness. The Great Bookie Robbery was in the same class." [5]
