Under Capricorn (1983)
Mild themes and infrequent coarse language
| Director: | Rod Hardy |
| Actors: | Lisa Harrow, John Hallam, Peter Cousens, Julia Blake, Jim Holt |
Helen Simpson's scorching novel of passion and unspoken loyalty is brought to life in a major mini-series unfolding in the epic Australian tradition of Against The Wind and Sara Dane. In 1831 Charles Adare (Peter Cousens Return To Eden) arrives in colonial New South Wales and hopes to make his fortune in an exciting new land of opportunity. The nephew of the territorial governor, Charles endears himself to rich landowner Sam Flusky (John Hallam Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) in the hopeof securing his future. Inhis grand pursuit of property Charlesis invited to stay with Sam and encountershistroubled wife Henrietta (Lisa Harrow The Last Days of Chez Nous) and devious housekeeper Milly (Julia Blake Travelling North) entering a tumultuous passage ofexistence that will test his heart and sharpenhis resolve.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 196mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |