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Against the Wind
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Drama · 1978

Against the Wind

Set in 1798, this period drama follows young Irish girl Mary Mulvane as she is transported to Australia and attempts to build a new life with fellow convict Jonathan Garrett.

Starring Mary Larkin· Jon English· Kerry McGuire
Overview

Period drama serial. In 1798 young Irish girl Mary Mulvane is sentenced to transportation to Australia, during the journey she falls for fellow convict Jonathan Garrett and the pair attempt to start a new life Down Under. Filmed at Old Sydney Town and Geelong in Victoria. The serial also included many historically accurate incidents such as the Castle Hill convict uprising.

Production Details

Australia / 7 Network / 1x180 minute episodes 4x120 minute episodes (13 in total) / 1978

Theme Music: Jon English (Six Ribbons)

Main Cast

Mary Larkin as Mary Mulvane

Jon English as Jonathan Garrett

Kerry McGuire as Polly McNamara

Frank Gallacher as Will Price

Gerard Kennedy as Dinny O'Byrne

Hu Pryce as Jonas Pike

Warwick Sims as Ensign Greville

Fred Parslow as Captain Wiltshire

Lynn Rainbow as Louisa Wiltshire

Bryan Brown as Michael Connor

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