Power Games: The Packer-Murdoch Story

5.5

2013•1h 30m

The making of modern Australia through the eyes of competing media moguls Sir Frank Packer and a young Rupert Murdoch.

Production

Production

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Part 1

It is 1960 and ambitious Rupert Murdoch takes on Sir Frank Packer in a media war that will change Australia and the rest of the world.

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2. Part 2

Sir Frank attempts to stay in charge of his health and his empire, as he attempts to stop Rupert Murdoch and control his sons Kerry and Clyde.

Cast

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Lachy Hulme

Frank Packer

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Patrick Brammall

Rupert Murdoch

Photo of Luke Ford

Luke Ford

Kerry Packer

Photo of Alexander England

Alexander England

Clyde Packer

Photo of Maeve Dermody

Maeve Dermody

Anna Murdoch

Photo of Anne Looby

Anne Looby

Florence Packer

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Mirrah Foulkes

Patricia Murdoch

Photo of Hamish Michael

Hamish Michael

Bruce Gyngell

Photo of Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Alan Reid

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Stephen Leeder

John 'Blackjack' McEwen

Photo of Bruce Myles

Bruce Myles

William McMahon

Photo of Heather Mitchell

Heather Mitchell

Gretel Packer

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