The Sullivans On the Brink of War: Parts 1-4 (Season 1, Episode 1)
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The Sullivans

On the Brink of War: Parts 1-4 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Drama

The story began in 1939, with the declaration of war against Germany. From the outset the series focused on the Sullivan family of 7 Gordon Street, Camberwell, Victoria, along with neighbourhood friends, relatives, and associates. The ...See moreThe story began in 1939, with the declaration of war against Germany. From the outset the series focused on the Sullivan family of 7 Gordon Street, Camberwell, Victoria, along with neighbourhood friends, relatives, and associates. The majority of show's storylines related to the war, focussing on either the fighting itself or its effect on the Sullivan family. Scenes of battles in northern Africa, Greece, Crete, the Netherlands, England, New Guinea and Malaya were all filmed in or around Melbourne. The Sullivans was renowned for its high production standards. The programme's researchers went to great lengths to ensure both historical and cultural accuracy. Many scenes were timestamped and the scripts referenced actual military developments and events of the time, such discussion of specific battles, sporting results and cinematic releases. Authentic 1930s furniture was located and used on sets, while kitchen pantries and the corner store were stocked with packaged goods of the era. Written by Jimmy Stewart See less

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23 cast members

Name	Known for
Lorraine Bayly Grace Sullivan Grace Sullivan See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
John Bowman Constable Smith Constable Smith See fewer	Mad Dog Morgan (1976)
Marcella Burgoyne Lotte Kauffman Lotte Kauffman See fewer	Homicide (1964)
Michael Caton Uncle Harry Uncle Harry See fewer	The Castle (1997)
Paul Cronin Dave Sullivan Dave Sullivan See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
Maggie Dence Aunty Rose Aunty Rose See fewer	Peter Pan (2003)
Reg Gorman Jack Fletcher Jack Fletcher See fewer	Prisoner (1979)
Vivean Gray Mrs. Jessup Mrs. Jessup See fewer	Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
Vikki Hammond Maggie Hayward Maggie Hayward See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
Susan Hannaford Kitty Sullivan Kitty Sullivan See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
Noni Hazlehurst Lill Duggan Lill Duggan See fewer	Candy (2006)
Peter Hehir Bert Duggan Bert Duggan See fewer	Fortress (1985)
Leon Lissek Hans Kauffman Hans Kauffman See fewer	Time Bandits (1981)
Andrew McFarlane John Sullivan John Sullivan See fewer	Truth (I) (2015)
Ingrid Mason Anna Kauffman Anna Kauffman See fewer	Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
Richard Morgan Terry Sullivan Terry Sullivan See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
Frederick Parslow Mister Jarvis (as Fred Parslow) Mister Jarvis (as Fred Parslow) See fewer	The Last Wave (1977)
Steven Tandy Tom Sullivan Tom Sullivan See fewer	The Sullivans (1976)
Norman Yemm Norm Baker Norm Baker See fewer	Moby Dick (1998)
John Proper Light Horse President (credit only) Light Horse President (credit only) See fewer	Paradise Road (1997)
Denzil Howson Mr. Hardwicke (credit only) (as Denzil Howsen) Mr. Hardwicke (credit only) (as Denzil Howsen) See fewer	Emergency (1959)
Patrick Dylan Man in Cinema (credit only) Man in Cinema (credit only) See fewer	2B (2009)
John McMahon Radio Announcer Radio Announcer See fewer	A Thousand Skies (1985)