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The True Believers

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1988
1 Season
8 Episodes
EN
Ended

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The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."

#world war ii#cold war#prime minister#freedom of speech#constitution#parliament#political party#election campaign#trade union#idealism#anti-communism#class differences#disillusionment#political campaign#political leader#secret service#political intrigue #post world war ii#catholicism#communism#red scare#1940s#political figure#1950s#political repression#political scandal#australian history#political turmoil#leftist radicalism#political history#australian politics#australian prime minister

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Season 1

E1

Episode 1

Jun 28, 19881h 0m

Just before the end of WWII, John Curtin lays on his deathbed. Who will fill the position? Brilliant legal mind, "Doc" Evatt or unschooled train driver Ben Chifley? With an election to face in 1946, the Labor Party needs to choose wisely.

E2

Episode 2

Jul 5, 19881h 0m

With a supposed Communist uprising in the coal industry moves are afoot to abolish the party from the Liberal side, but also to nationalise the banks from Labor. The High Court finds that nationalising the banks is not constitutional.

E3

Episode 3

Jul 12, 19881h 0m

After Chifley wins the election, Evatt spends much time overseas and is elected third President of the United Nations. The Miners' Union gets more concessions, but wants even more. Evatt argues to the Privy Council for bank nationalisation.

E4

Episode 4

Jul 19, 19881h 0m

Communist demands become so great even the ALP feels the need to oppose them leading to the coal miners' strike of 1949, gaoling of some union members and sending in the army to work the mines.

E5

Episode 5

Jul 26, 19881h 0m

Menzies is now Prime Minister and starts naming alleged Communists in parliament, subjecting them to gaol and sackings. Chifley's heart is giving up the ghost, and Doc Evatt becomes acting Opposition Leader.

E6

Episode 6

Aug 2, 19881h 0m

Menzies calls a double-dissolution over his Communist Party prohibition bill in April 1951, which he wins, but loses five seats. On 13 June 1951, Chifley dies following a heart attack in his Canberra hotel room.

E7

Episode 7

Aug 9, 19881h 0m

Doc Evatt is elected Opposition Leader after Chifley's tragic death, but the odds are stacked against him. Menzies uses the Communist menace as a stick to beat him and milks the Petrov affair for all it's worth.

E8

Episode 8

Aug 16, 19881h 0m

Following the Petov Affair, Evatt promises pension rises, the abolition of means tests and tax cuts. Noone believes him (even in his own party) and Menzies wins again. Disaffected Victorian ALP members split the party to form the DLP.

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About The True Believers

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war." Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on ABC TV.

The True Believers Cast and Characters

The cast features Ed Devereaux (as Ben Chifley), John Bonney (as Robert Menzies), Simon Chilvers (as H.V. Evatt), John Derum (as B.A. Santamaria), and Graham Rouse (as Arthur Fadden). Their performances are a major reason The True Believers has built such a passionate audience.

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Who is in the cast of The True Believers?

The main cast includes Ed Devereaux, John Bonney, Simon Chilvers, and John Derum, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The True Believers first aired in 1988.

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How many seasons and episodes does The True Believers have?

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What is The True Believers about?

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used t… It belongs to the War & Politics, Drama genres.

In which language is The True Believers originally available?

The True Believers was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The True Believers first released?

The True Believers first premiered on June 28, 1988 (1988). The series has since concluded its run.

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