Top Mates
1979 Australian TV series or program
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Top Mates is a 1979 Australian TV mini-series.[1]
Genremini-series
Written byAnne Brooksbank
Margaret Kelly
Margaret Kelly
Directed byChris Thomson
StarringMichael McGlinchey
Patrick Matthews
Patrick Matthews
| Top Mates | |
|---|---|
| Genre | mini-series |
| Written by | Anne Brooksbank Margaret Kelly |
| Directed by | Chris Thomson |
| Starring | Michael McGlinchey Patrick Matthews |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Noel Price |
| Running time | 1 x 1 hour, 4 x 30 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 16 July – 20 July 1979 |
Synopsis
Cast
- Michael McGlinchey as Brett Towers
- Patrick Matthews as Paul Jackson
- Angela Gauci as Liz Towers
- Justine Saunders as Mrs. Jackson
- Candy Williams as Mr. Jackson
- Tessa Mallos as Mrs. Towers
- Ray Meagher as Mr. Towers
- John Ewart as the derro
- Bronwyn Clarke
- Kelly Dingwall
Production
The script was written by Anne Brooksbank and Margaret Kelly, and the series was made by ABC Television.
Release
Reception
Top Mates won a Sammy Award and a Penguin Award.[4]
Looking back at the series, Jill Morris of The Age said the series saw "modern issues met head-on".[5]
