Last King of the Cross

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Last King of the Cross
Based onLast King of the Cross
by John Ibrahim
Composer Antony Partos
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producerMark Fennessy
Producers
  • Karl Zwicky
  • Mark Fennessy
  • Alexander Pettaras
  • Alexandra Doering
CinematographyBruce Young
Editors
  • Nicole La Macchia
  • James Manche
  • Stafford Jackson Wales
  • Mark Perry
Running time44–62 minutes
Production companyHelium Pictures
Original release
Network Paramount+
Release17 February 2023 (2023-02-17) 
present

Last King of the Cross is an Australian television drama series on Paramount+. The series is inspired by the autobiography of nightclub owner John Ibrahim and his experiences in Sydney's Kings Cross. The series is produced by Helium Pictures and distributed internationally through Cineflix Rights. [1] [2] In June 2023, the series was renewed for a second season. [3]

Contents

Premise

The series follows John Ibrahim's journey from early poverty to later success. [4]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [5]
1"Episode 1" Kieran Darcy-Smith Kieran Darcy-SmithFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)
2"Episode 2"Kieran Darcy-SmithKieran Darcy-SmithFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)
3"Episode 3"Catherine Millar Morgan O'Neill February 24, 2023 (2023-02-24)
4"Episode 4"Catherine MillarJane AllenMarch 3, 2023 (2023-03-03)
5"Episode 5"Grant BrownAlastair Newton BrownMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
6"Episode 6"Grant Brown Matt Nable March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
7"Episode 7"Ian WatsonJames PopeMarch 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)
8"Episode 8"Ian WatsonMorgan O'NeillMarch 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)
9"Episode 9"Grant Brown & Kieran Darcy-SmithKieran Darcy-SmithApril 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)
10"Episode 10"Grant Brown & Kieran Darcy-SmithMorgan O’NeillApril 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)

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