Ray Meagher
Biography: Raymond Francis Meagher OAM (born 4 July 1944) is an Australian actor, who has appeared in Australian film and television since the mid-1970s. He is notable as the longest continuing performer in an Australian television role, portraying Alf Stewart on Home and Away, having played the role since the first episode in 1988. Meagher won a Gold Logie Award for his role in Home and Away in 2010 and currently played the role of Alf for over 35 years. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Birthday: July 04, 1944
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Breaker Morant
1980-06-11
Breaker Morant
Overview: During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-06-11
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Hoodwink
1981-11-05
Hoodwink
Overview: Hoodwink is based on the true story of an Australian con artist who briefly won the hearts of the media (if not the authorities). John Hargreaves stars as a criminal serving time in a New South Wales prison. He's not partial to the physical labor required of the convicts, so he hits upon a labor-saving plan. Hargreaves pretends to be totally blind, thus lightening his work load....and carries off the hoax for years.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-05
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The Blue Lightning
1986-05-07
The Blue Lightning
Overview: Harry Wingate, a rugged adventurer, is hired by a gem collector to retrieve a priceless opal, known as "The Blue Lightning," from Lester McInally, a super-criminal with an army of killers operating in the Australian outback.
Genres: Drama Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-07
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My Brilliant Career
1979-08-17
My Brilliant Career
Overview: A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-17
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On the Run
1983-09-02
On the Run
Overview: 1) A man becomes a target after witnessing an assassination. 2) Mr. Payatta is a coldhearted professional hitman who travels the world to take out notorious bad guys. When he's forced to take in his orphaned French nephew, he leaves the boy to his estate caretaker Harry who must protect him from harm.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-02
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Short Changed
1986-11-13
Short Changed
Overview: Described as "an Aboriginal Kramer vs Kramer," this is the moving account of an Aboriginal political activist fighting his white ex-wife for joint custody of their son.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-13
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The Odd Angry Shot
1979-03-01
The Odd Angry Shot
Overview: A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushes where nothing happens, to the the terror of enduring mortar barrages from an unseen enemy. Men die and are crippled in combat by firefights and booby traps, soldiers kill and capture the enemy, gather intelligence and retake ground only to cede it again whilst battling against the bureaucracy and obstinacy of the conventional military hierarchy. In the end they return to civilization, forever changed by their experiences but glad to return to the life they once knew.
Genres: War Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-03-01
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The Fire in the Stone
1984-09-17
The Fire in the Stone
Overview: Teenager Ernie lives with his alcoholic father in the harsh and lawless opal fields of Coober Pedy in outback South Australia. When his cache of precious opals is stolen, Ernie and his best friend are determined to find the thief.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-17
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Mystery at Castle House
1982-01-01
Mystery at Castle House
Overview: A trio of kids have many exciting adventures while exploring a spooky mansion in the hope of finding their missing friends.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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On the Loose
1985-01-01
On the Loose
Overview: A trilogy of stories set in and around Glebe (Sydney) examining the transition from school to uncertain future for three young people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Bootleg
1985-05-10
Bootleg
Overview: A detective tracking down anti-nuclear terrorists gets involved with prostitutes and rogue government agents.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-10
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978-06-21
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Overview: The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.
Genres: Crime Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-06-21
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Luigi’s Ladies
1989-05-11
Luigi’s Ladies
Overview: Shaken by the stockmarket crash of ’87 … plus a few other distractions like attempted murder, flirtatious affairs and a lunatic, knife wielding chef … their friendship is put to the test! But, rest assured, these resilient women-of-the-world will pull through and enjoy many more entrées together at Luigi’s!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-11
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Dark Age
1987-05-21
Dark Age
Overview: In the Australian outback, a park ranger and two local guides set out to track down a giant crocodile that has been killing and eating the local populace..
Genres: Adventure Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-21
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Summer Bay Slaughter
2008-06-01
Summer Bay Slaughter
Overview: A three-part series of dubbed black comedy shorts by Mr. Doodleburger.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-01
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Vietnam
1987-02-23
Vietnam
Overview: The trials and tribulations of the Goddard family after the entry of Australia into the Vietnam War.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-02-23
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Being Gavin
2019-11-08
Being Gavin
Overview: Gavin hides from the courage to tell the truth, until someone he loves forces his hand.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-08
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Money Movers
1978-10-24
Money Movers
Overview: A group of crooks plan a heist to steal twenty million dollars from a Security Firm counting house.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-24
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Mail Order Bride
1984-09-02
Mail Order Bride
Overview: A woman from Manilla moves to a NSW country town to marry a typical Australian man, we then experience culture shock from both sides.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-02
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Do I Have to Kill My Child?
1976-12-20
Do I Have to Kill My Child?
Overview: A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-20
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