The Day of the Roses

The Day of the Roses

Limited Series 1998 · 2 eps · ★ 6.9 · Drama

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On January 18th, 1977, a crowded commuter train heading for Sydney, came off the track and struck the pillars of an overhead road bridge, crushing part of the train and killing 83 passengers and injuring more than 200 others. This story follows the coronial inquiry into the crash with flash-backs to the main story, and the efforts of the rescuers to free the injured victims.

Directed by Peter Fisk · Written by John Misto

Network: 10

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Cast

Gigi Edgley Erica Watson
Paul Mercurio Bryan Gordon
Helen Dallimore Annette Gordon
Rebecca Gibney Margaret Warby
John Bach Tom Weir
Stephen Curry Rescuer
Chris Betts Sgt. Merv Masterson
Carol Burns Greta
Aaron Blabey Dr White
Cormac Costello Michael "Scotty" McInally
Peter O'Brien Boris Osman
Damian Pike Constable Garry Raymond

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