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  • Against the Wind The Seeds of Fire (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, History, Western

Against the Wind

The Seeds of Fire (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, History, Western

In 1796 Ireland, the Mulvanes are oppressed by British laws and taxes. Daughter Mary seeks to rescue the family's impounded cow with the aid of beau, Michael Connor. Connor is killed. Mary's sentenced to be transported for 7 years.
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Director
Writers
Bronwyn Binns (written by) | Ian Jones (written by)
Producer
Composers
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 12, 1978

Release date
Sep 12, 1978 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
2 wins

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Cast

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Mary Larkin
Mary Mulvane / Mary Garrett Mary Mulvane / Mary Garrett   See fewer
John Allen
Redcoat Officer Redcoat Officer   See fewer
Cash Backman
Redcoat Officer Redcoat Officer   See fewer
Ernie Bourne
Surgeon Beyer Surgeon Beyer   See fewer
Bryan Brown
Michael Connor Michael Connor   See fewer
Christine Calcutt
Convict Woman Convict Woman   See fewer
Michael Carman
Redcoat Redcoat   See fewer
Jennifer Claire
Mrs. Connor Mrs. Connor   See fewer
Jane Clifton
Convict Woman Convict Woman   See fewer
Roslyn De Winter
Mrs. Mulvane (as Roz De Winter) Mrs. Mulvane (as Roz De Winter)   See fewer
Wallas Eaton
Tithe Proctor Tithe Proctor   See fewer
Cliff Ellen
Warder Warder   See fewer
Tim Elliott
Captain Dennott Captain Dennott   See fewer
Stewart Faichney
Mr. Ricketts Mr. Ricketts   See fewer
Anna Griffin
Elly Mulvane Elly Mulvane   See fewer
Peter Gwynne
Francis Mulvane Francis Mulvane   See fewer
Frank Hamilton
Egan / Trader Egan / Trader   See fewer
Norman Hodges
Sentry Bates Sentry Bates   See fewer
Hamish Hughes
Brannon Brannon   See fewer
Carlos Keena
Lookout Boy Lookout Boy   See fewer
John Nash
Landlord Buchanan Landlord Buchanan   See fewer
Bill Saly
Seamus Mulvane Seamus Mulvane   See fewer
Warwick Sims
Ensign Maurice Greville Ensign Maurice Greville   See fewer
Jerry Thomas
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
Frank Thring
Magistrate Magistrate   See fewer
Nick Waters
Sailor / Trooper Andlesack / Dragoon Sailor / Trooper Andlesack / Dragoon   See fewer
Adrian Wright
Lieutenant Burne Lieutenant Burne   See fewer
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