I have no idea how I messed this TV series when it was screened in 1987. I am an Australian and a military historian and had never heard of this magnificent Australian TC series until I discovered it on YouTube.
The historical accuracy is amazing. !
It focuses more so on the politics of the time of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war. What really struck me was the actors cast to play the parts of the Australian politicians of that time... Not only did they look like the real persons, but actually sounded like them as they spoke.
I found everything authentic... the uniforms weapons etc..
The filming sites were obviously in Australia going by the vegetation, but otherwise, accurately depicted the actual landscapes of Vietnam .) I lived in Vietnam a number of years)
Nicole Kidman appears in this series, her earliest film appearances. She was 20 years at the time and perfectly portrayed a typical Australian 15 year old girl as her character was. At the time of this film, she spoke with typical Australian accent... her own... but as years passed her accent now sounds more like a refined British person.
Back to the series... this is very well done. I have no idea how I did not know this series existed until this week. I guess I don't watch that much TV back then..
I highly recommend it for viewing.
9 STARS !!
