The Broken Shore (film)
Television adaptation of Peter Temple novel
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The Broken Shore is a 2013 television film adaptation of the novel of the same title by Australian writer Peter Temple.[1]
by Peter Temple
| The Broken Shore | |
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| Based on | The Broken Shore by Peter Temple |
| Written by | Peter Temple |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Knight |
| Directed by | Rowan Woods |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Cezary Skubiszewski |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
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| Running time | 103min |
| Original release | |
| Network | Adelaide Film Festival |
| Release | October 2013 |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 2 February 2014 |
Plot
While recovering in a small coastal town from serious physical injuries he received while on duty, Detective Joe Cashin is called to investigate the death of a wealthy local man, Charles Burgoyne. As he digs further into the mystery, he uncovers secrets, betrayal and police corruption that impact everyone around him.
Cast
- Don Hany as Detective Joe Cashin
- Damon Herriman as Jamie Burgouyne
- Claudia Karvan as Helen Castleman
- Erik Thomson as Steve Villani
- Anthony Hayes as Hopgood
- Dan Wyllie as Dave Rebb
- Robyn Nevin as Cecily Addison
- Tony Briggs as Paul Dove
- Wayne Blair as Bobby Walshe
- Noni Hazlehurst as Sybil Cashin
- Catherine McClements as Erica Burgouyne
- Mitchell Butel as Liam
- Rick Tonna as Ray Sarris
- Jackson Tozer as TV Journalist
- Xavier West as Young Joe Cashin
- Marnie Reece-Wilmore as Jadeen
Production
The screenplay was written by Andrew Knight for production companies Easy Tiger Productions and Essential Media & Entertainment.
Filming took place around Port Campbell in Victoria Australia.
Screening
The movie had its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on 15 October 2013.[2] It aired on the ABC on 2 February 2014.[1]