Phoenix (Series 1) - 4-DVD Set ( Phoenix - Series One )

Phoenix (Series 1) - 4-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Phoenix - Series One
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
645 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1992 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Michael Carson
Julian McSwiney

Written By:
Tony McDonald
Alison Nisselle

Actors:
Paul Sonkkila ..... Jock Brennan (16 episodes, 1992-1993)
George Fairfax ..... Assistant Commissioner / ... (6 episodes, 1992-1993)
Kevin Summers ..... Toohey (6 episodes, 1992)
Paul English ..... Whitey (6 episodes, 1993)
Greg Fleet ..... Det Sgt Phil Alvin (5 episodes, 1993)
Jackie Kelleher ..... Betty Arthur (5 episodes, 1993)
David Swann ..... Victor Flannagan (4 episodes, 1993)
Bob Halsall ..... Reporter (3 episodes, 1992-1993)
Nick Lathouris ..... Lenny Ryan (3 episodes, 1992)
May Pusey ..... Mrs Jones (3 episodes, 1992)
Natalie Bate ..... Pam Hansen (3 episodes, 1993)
Nick Carrafa ..... Sergio Diego (3 episodes, 1993)
Mark Hennessy ..... Garry / ... (3 episodes, 1993)
Brian James ..... James Arthur (3 episodes, 1993)
Fred Whitlock ..... Mickey Dyson (3 episodes, 1993)
Lisa Chambers ..... Leanne / ... (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Roy Edmunds ..... Bill Donaldson (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Steve Hardman ..... PSG 2 / ... (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Clive Hearne ..... Forensic Physician / ... (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Jim Daly ..... Inspector Flynn (2 episodes, 1992)
Jo Kennedy ..... Elaine Henderson (2 episodes, 1992)
David Le Page ..... Dicko (2 episodes, 1992)
Dominic McDonald ..... Ray Lindsay (2 episodes, 1992)
Denis Moore ..... Jimmy Farrell / ... (2 episodes, 1992)
Esben Storm ..... Pat (2 episodes, 1992)
Kymara Stowers ..... Mandy Henderson (2 episodes, 1992)
Bobby Bright ..... Nipper McRea (2 episodes, 1993)
Greg Carroll ..... Detective Delaney (2 episodes, 1993)
Laurie Dobson ..... Ernie (2 episodes, 1993)
Michael Fry ..... Spivak (2 episodes, 1993)
Steve Jodrell ..... John Rhys (2 episodes, 1993)
Alan King ..... Spud (2 episodes, 1993)
Shauna McEwan ..... Drug Squad Dog no 1 / ... (2 episodes, 1993)
Neil Melville ..... Martin Schultz (2 episodes, 1993)
Sean Myers ..... Superintendant Dover (2 episodes, 1993)
Bruce Naylor ..... BCC Man / ... (2 episodes, 1993)
Mark Pegler ..... Ragnar Bastin (2 episodes, 1993)
Martin Sharman ..... Anton (2 episodes, 1993)
Sean Scully ..... Ian 'Goose' Cochrane (unknown episodes, 1992-1993)
Andy Anderson ..... Lochie Renford (unknown episodes, 1992)
Peter Cummins ..... Supt. Wallace (unknown episodes, 1992-1993)
Simon Westaway ..... Peter Faithful (unknown episodes, 1992-1993)
Susie Edmonds ..... Carol Cochrane (unknown episodes, 1992-1993)
Nell Feeney-Connor ..... Megan Edwards (unknown episodes, 1992)
Tony Poli ..... Snr Det Lazarus 'Laz'Carides (unknown episodes, 1992)
Stuart McCreery ..... Adrian Moon (unknown episodes, 1993)
Peter McCauley ..... Inspector Lew Murdoch (unknown episodes, 1993)
David Bradshaw ..... Andrew 'Fluff' Saunders (unknown episodes, 1993)
Jennifer Jarman-Walker ..... Cath Darby (unknown episodes, 1993)
Vikki Blanche ..... Chris Faithful (unknown episodes, 1993)
David Roberts ..... Detective Robert Howie (unknown episodes, 1993)
George Vidalis ..... Mick (unknown episodes, 1992)
Dominic Sweeney ..... Wheels (unknown episodes, 1992)
Patrick Ward ..... Blazo (unknown episodes, 1992)
Nick Polites ..... Nick Panopolous (unknown episodes, 1992)
Keith Agius ..... Docket (unknown episodes, 1993)
Russell Fletcher ..... Kermie (unknown episodes, 1993)

Synopsis:

Phoenix is an Australian police drama television series that screened as two 13-part series on the ABC in 1992 and 1993. The first series of Phoenix in 1992 recounted the investigation of the bombing of the Victorian state police headquarters, loosely based on a real case in the mid-1980s, the Russell Street Bombing. It was aided by extensive research into police techniques and was lauded as one of the most realistic depictions of police investigation techniques, including both surveillance and forensics, as well as having an involving storyline. Notable for its dark visual tone and for its no-holds-barred attitude to violence and language (which was far, far earthier than supposedly dark police dramas from the United States at the time and since). It spawned a second thirteen-part series, Phoenix II, in 1993 as well as a spin-off series, Janus, in 1994 devoted to the machinations of court cases.

Season 1

Top Quality Crims S1, Ep1 Feb. 13, 1992

Christmas in July S1, Ep2 Feb. 13, 1992

A Bunch of Big Girls S1, Ep3 Feb. 20, 1992

On the Edge S1, Ep4 Feb. 27, 1992

A Dog's Life S1, Ep5 Mar. 5, 1992

Out in the Cold S1, Ep6 Mar. 12, 1992

Old Rules, New Games S1, Ep7 Mar. 19, 1992

Fond Memories S1, Ep8 Mar. 26, 1992

Shaking the Tree S1, Ep9 Apr. 2, 1992

Blessed Are the Peace Makers S1, Ep10 Apr. 9, 1992

Hair of the Dog S1, Ep11 Apr. 16, 1992

Paradise Tomorrow S1, Ep12 Apr. 23, 1992

Hard Ball S1, Ep13 Apr. 30, 1992

Based on a true story, this Australian series conveys how complicated, frustrating and how slow the process of solving a murder can be. As an added bonus, it features one of the best depictions of real scientists ever put on television - a husband-and-wife team of forensic experts who manage to retain their integrity as scientists despite the political demands of the job.

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