Against the Wind(1978)
Against the Wind Synopsis
Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format.
Against the Wind (1978) is a drama series that premiered on September 12, 1978, spanning 1 season and 13 episodes. It stars Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire and Warwick Sims. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-09-12
- Last aired:
- 1978-10-31
- Producers:
- Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones
Against the Wind (1978) Trailer
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Against the Wind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon English
as Jonathan Garrett
Mary Larkin
as Mary Mulvane
Kerry McGuire
as Polly McNamara
Warwick Sims
as Ensign Greville
Hu Pryce
as Jonas Pike
Gerard Kennedy
as Dinny O'Byrne
Frederick Parslow
as Captain Wiltshire
Bryan Brown
as Michael Connor
Julia Blake
as Cook
Frank Gallacher
as Will Price
Key crew
Executive produced by Bronwyn Binns and Ian Jones.
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Against the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Against the Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Against the Wind are there?
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Against the Wind has 1 season and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 12, 1978.
Is Against the Wind still running?
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No. Against the Wind is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 31, 1978.
Who is in the cast of Against the Wind?
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Against the Wind (1978) stars Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, Warwick Sims and Hu Pryce. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Against the Wind any good?
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Against the Wind (1978) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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