The Dismissal(1983)
The Dismissal Synopsis
The sensational dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's Labor Government by the Queens representative in Australia, the Governor General, Sir John Kerr on November 11, 1975.
The Dismissal (1983) is a drama series that premiered on March 6, 1983, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars John Stanton, Max Phipps, John Meillon and Bill Hunter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1983-03-06
- Last aired:
- 1983-03-06
- Producers:
- Byron Kennedy, George Miller
The Dismissal Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Stanton
as Malcolm Fraser
Max Phipps
as Gough Whitlam
John Meillon
as Sir John Kerr
Bill Hunter
as Rex Connor
Peter Sumner
as Bill Hayden
Robyn Nevin
as Lady Kerr
Ed Devereaux
as Phillip Lynch
Tom Oliver
as Reg Withers
- Stuart Littlemore
Stuart Littlemore
as TV Anchorman
Ruth Cracknell
as Margaret Whitlam
Robin Bowering
as Jim Killen
- David Downer
David Downer
as Tony Staley
Key crew
Executive produced by Byron Kennedy and George Miller.
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The Dismissal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Dismissal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Dismissal?
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How many seasons of The Dismissal are there?
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The Dismissal has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 6, 1983.
Is The Dismissal still running?
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No. The Dismissal is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 6, 1983.
Who is in the cast of The Dismissal?
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The Dismissal (1983) stars John Stanton, Max Phipps, John Meillon, Bill Hunter and Peter Sumner. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Dismissal any good?
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The Dismissal (1983) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.