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Adaptation of The Battling Prophet Arthur W. Upfield , 1955 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 1973... 1973 Boney Tells a Fortune
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Film Details - Fauna Productions , 1973

Cast:

James Laurenson (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte), Kate Fitzpatrick (Const. Alice McGorr), Nick Tate (Sgt. Peter Irwin), Eddie Hepple ('Knocker' Harris), Tom Farley (Ben Wickham), Diana McLean (Jessica Menzies), Volkert Kraeft (Link), Nevil Thurgood (John Lewton), Beverley Roberts (Chandra Sharma), Nicola Flamer-Caldera (Laya), Stan Penrose (Barry), Linda Thomas (Receptionist).

Release Dates:

1973: Aired in Melbourne on 22 January and in Sydney 4 March.

Location:

  • Filmed largely on location at Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Notes:

This was the first episode to feature Kate Fitzpatrick in the recurring role of Constable Alice McGorr.

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