Ratbag Hero
1991 Australian TV series or program
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Ratbag Hero is a 1991 Australian mini series based on the book A Riverman's Story by Mik Kelsall.[1] It stars Cameron Nugent as Mick Kelsall, along with Elaine Smith, Peter Fisher and Marcus Graham.[2] Also appearing were Marion Edward and a then 7 year old Matthew Ketteringham.[3] The series was nominated for the 1991 AFI Award for Best Miniseries or Telefeature (or Short Run Series)[4][5]
| Ratbag Hero | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Sonia Borg |
| Directed by | Oscar Whitbread Geoffrey Pollock |
| Starring | Cameron Nugent Elaine Smith Peter Fisher Marcus Graham |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 x 2 hours |
| Production | |
| Producer | Oscar Whitbread |
| Original release | |
| Network | Seven Network |
| Release | 10 March 1991 – 1991 |
Cast
- Cameron Nugent as Mick
- Elaine Smith as Mum
- Peter Fisher as Pop
- Marcus Graham as Unc
- Marion Edward as Gran
- Matthew Ketteringham as Frizzy
- Simon Chilvers as Baldy
- Tony Briggs as Jimmy
- Reg Evans as Cocky Brown
- Terry Gill as Skipper
- Gus Mercurio as Referee
