The Haunting of Hewie Dowker | |
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Written by | Ian Coughlan |
Directed by | Howard Rubie |
Starring | John Waters Kate Fitzpatrick |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Roger Mirams |
Production company | United Telecasts |
Original release | |
Network | Network Ten |
Release | 6 November 1976 |
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