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  • The Shiralee (1987–1987)
  • Not Rated
    TV Mini-series | 180 min | Drama, Family
The Shiralee (1987–1987)
Not Rated
TV Mini-series | 180 min | Drama, Family

Macauley is a swagman who finds himself in charge of his young daughter, Buster. The pair hike across the harsh outback landscape, in an attempt to repair their relationship and find a home.
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Tony Morphett (written by) | D'Arcy Niland (novel)
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Updated Oct 21, 1987

Release date (First episode)
1987 (Australia)

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Cast

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52 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Bryan Brown
Macauley Macauley   See fewer
2
2
Rebecca Smart
Buster Buster   See fewer
2
2
2
2
2
Simon Chilvers
Thaddeus Thaddeus   See fewer
2
2
2
2
2
2
Lynette Curran
Hareema Hareema   See fewer
2
Norman Kaye
Desmond Desmond   See fewer
2
Ray Meagher
Polkadot Polkadot   See fewer
2
2
Daphne Grey
Mrs. MacMillan Mrs. MacMillan   See fewer
2
Bob George
1st Shearer 1st Shearer   See fewer
2
Stephen Sculley
2nd Shearer 2nd Shearer   See fewer
2
Leo Taylor
3rd Shearer 3rd Shearer   See fewer
2
Patrick Frost
Bathgate Bathgate   See fewer
2
Barbara West
Mrs. Weiss Mrs. Weiss   See fewer
2
Tony Mack
Dr. Fitzmaurice Dr. Fitzmaurice   See fewer
2
Maureen Sherlock
Hospital Sister Hospital Sister   See fewer
2
Rosie Sturgess
Woman on Train Woman on Train   See fewer
2
Thye Liew Wan
Cheetham Cheetham   See fewer
2
Myra Noblet
Lady Customer Lady Customer   See fewer
2
Stuart Hunt
Tony's Brother Tony's Brother   See fewer
2
David Sadler
Tony's Brother Tony's Brother   See fewer
2
Ullie Birve
Young Woman on Train Young Woman on Train   See fewer
2
Warwick Cooper
Wilmington Policeman Wilmington Policeman   See fewer
2
Hedley Cullen
Stationmaster Stationmaster   See fewer
2
Wayne Anthoney
Mechanic Mechanic   See fewer
2
Wayne Scott Kermond
Freakshow Spruiker Freakshow Spruiker   See fewer
2
2
Damon Sanders
Clerk at Hotel Clerk at Hotel   See fewer
2
Robin Laurie
Laughing Clown Woman Laughing Clown Woman   See fewer
2
Greg Schwark
Thug at Hotel Thug at Hotel   See fewer
2
Zev Eleftheriou
Thug at Hotel Thug at Hotel   See fewer
2
Damien Wiseman
Flaling Freddie Flaling Freddie   See fewer
2
Glenn Ruehland
Local Fancy Local Fancy   See fewer
2
Bob Hicks
Ukrainian Boxer Ukrainian Boxer   See fewer
2
Johnson Oyelodi
Zulu CHieftain / Zulu Chieftain Zulu CHieftain / Zulu Chieftain   See fewer
2
Pat Hodgins
Fat Lady Fat Lady   See fewer
2
Glenn Rafferty
George / Georgia George / Georgia   See fewer
2
Peter Walla
Stilt Man Stilt Man   See fewer
2
2
Michael Schwarcbord
Piano Accordianist Piano Accordianist   See fewer
2
Chris Mackarell
Quorn Policeman Quorn Policeman   See fewer
1
1
Robert Arthur Robson
Husband - Graveyard Scene (uncredited) Husband - Graveyard Scene (uncredited)   See fewer
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