Against the Wind Season 1 • TV Show
Against the Wind • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Against the Wind coming?
Against the Wind is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on October 31, 1978. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of M (AU), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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Watch the official trailers for Against the Wind
Watch the main official trailer for Against the Wind in one place. Most of these clips were released around March 2012, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is Against the Wind about?
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. It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct Australia style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Bronwyn Binns.
cast
Cast and creators of Against the Wind
The main cast includes Jon English, Mary Larkin and Kerry McGuire. Behind the scenes, it is created by Bronwyn Binns, directed by George T. Miller and Simon Wincer, shaped by showrunner Bronwyn Binns and Ian Jones.
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