An adaptation of james micheners bestselling novel, it told the story of the settling of the american west by looking at the founding of the fictional town of. Shortlived and easily forgotten tv series from the 70s. Against the wind tv series 19781978 the movie database. Against the wind tv miniseries 1978 plot summary imdb. This very shortlived and easily forgotten mclean stevenson series that aired on cbs from september 20 1978 to october 18, 1978. Against the wind was a 1978 australian television miniseries.
She must endure the horror of transport to australia, and. I dont think it was ever rerun so if it wasnt for my mum finding it and purchasing it from the abc shop i guess i would never have known of or had the chance to watch an outstanding australian drama. Against the wind, a 1948 ealing studios world war ii film. A miniseries about the colonization of australia focuses on a group of indentured servants who. Against the wind tv miniseries 1978 against the wind. Against the wind original soundtrack, an album by jon english on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jon english was born on march 26, 1949 in hampstead, london, england as jonathan james english. Against the wind begins in country ireland in 1798 where the mulvane family lives. It is a historical drama portraying both the british rule of ireland, and the development of new south.
Jon english jonathan garrett, mary larkin mary mulvanemary garrett. Against the wind x download movie and tv series subtitles. Against the wind is a 1978 australian television miniseries. This video was made purely for my own pleasure, and for that of other fans of jon english and the mini series against the wind. Top miniseries of all time in the archive australian content. Against the wind is a sweeping drama spanning 15 years of australias most brutal and violent past, and was one of the greatest television successes of its era. On a smaller scale, abc launches a new sixpart drama, run from the morning, a mystery thriller starring michael aitkens. Spanning 15 years of australias brutal colonial past, against the wind tells the story of mary mulvane, an 18 year old transported from ireland to nsw in 1798. An adaptation of james micheners bestselling novel, it told the story of the settling of the american west by looking at the founding of the fictional town of centennial, colorado, from the. In fact the few times that it has aired since then i have invited several people over to watch it and they too have become as hooked as i. Against the wind australian miniseries deluxe 4disc set. Ledmotivet skrevs av en av huvudrollsinnehavarna, jon english, tillsammans med.
Jon english jonathan garrett, mary larkin mary mulvanemary garrett, warwick sims ensign maurice greville. Production of the mini in australia would wind up in 1980, but would continue in the uk. He had a bigger part in newsfront 1978, which was directed by phil noyce, the mini series against the wind 1978, which was directed by simon wincer, and money movers 1978, which was directed by bruce beresford. Mar 29, 2012 this video was made purely for my own pleasure, and for that of other fans of jon english and the mini series against the wind. Watch full episodes of against the wind and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures. Product information australian a classic historical australian mini series with characters and historical settings all based on fact. Jonathan is sentenced to 6 months jail for writing a letter to the governor exposing the corruption of the overseers after he refuses to do as the new government orders. Saw this mini series in 1978 the first time and now bought the longer version and it is even better.
It is a historical drama portraying both the british rule of ireland, and the development of new. Against the wind tv miniseries 1978 release info imdb. It was an update of sorts of the classic 1944 film going my way that starred bing crosby. Against the wind tv mini series 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The hallmark hall of fame movie list hallmark hall of. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will. English then starred in the tv miniseries against the wind and composed, produced, and recorded the soundtrack album with mario millo. Spanning 15 years of australias brutal colonial past, against the wind tells the story of mary mulvane, an 18 year old transported from ireland to nsw in 1798, to start a new life as a convict. Against the wind dvd, 2010, 4disc set for sale online ebay. One of the highest rating classic australian miniseries in history. On a smaller scale, abc launches a new sixpart drama, run from the morning, a mystery thriller starring michael aitkens, bud tingwell, rod mullinar and bill kerr. Tv miniseries about the life of a transported convict in the colony of new south wales, australia.
His next album, words are not enough, scored hits with words are not enough, which peaked at number five in july 1978 and nights in paradise which peaked at number 21 in october. With characters and historical settings all based on fact, against the wind is a sweeping drama spanning 15 years of australias most brutal and violent. Against the wind, a 1948 ealing studios world war ii film controvento, an italian film from 2000 which is known as against the wind in english against the wind miniseries, a 1978 australian television miniseries. I first saw against the wind when i was 10 and for the last 20 years it has remained my favorite mini series to date. Mary, the eldest daughter, is in love with michael connor. Against the wind, a 1978 australian television miniseries see also. On the domestic front, for the first time ever, the melbourne cup was televised live on channel 010, while over at channel 7 against the wind would become the first major mini series produced for australian commercial television. Region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. It is a historical drama portraying both the british rule of ireland, and the development of new south wales and australia. The debut of the seven network historical epic against the wind, one of the first bigbudget mini series to be made in australia.
Jon english won the logie award in 1979 for best new talent for his role in the miniseries as jonathan garrett. With mary larkin, kerry mcguire, jon english, warwick sims. Mary mulvane, an 18 year old irish girl, is transported to new south wales for seven years for. Against the wind 1978 mini cindiacb 30 july 2001 its been a long time since i saw this series which ran on our pbs about 1979. Against the wind tv series 19781978 videos the movie. Against the wind dvd, 2010, 4disc set for sale online. Against the wind original soundtrack is a music studio album recording by mario millo symphonic progprogressive rock released in 1978 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Music is form the original miniseries, against the wind. Alltime toprating australian miniseries on television, 19782009. Mary mulvane, an 18 year old irish girl, is transported to new south wales for seven years for doing lettle else than protecting her own property.
Jan 11, 2011 against the wind created in 1978 many years before i was born, its no wonder that this series had completely escaped my notice. It was the story of an irish girl, and a boy deported from the british isles to new south wales in the 1800s. The producers were bronwyn binns, ian jones and henry crawford. The single six ribbons was the bestselling male pop single of 1979 and peaked at number five in january. Against the wind, a 1980 album by bob seger against the wind bob seger song against the wind maire brennan song, 1991. Into the wind disambiguation this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title against the wind. The red coats though from england are slowly taking. On television he had starring roles in all together now, playing an ageing rock star, and against the wind, a landmark australian miniseries set in colonial times. Episode 1 tue, september 12, 1978 written by ian jones, bronwyn binns directed by simon wincer.
In 1978 when the miniseries concept was still finding its feet in australia, against the wind hit our screens. Watch full episodes of against the wind and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. So interesting and touching to follow the lives of the main characters from ireland and on to their new life in australia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 29, 2012 against the wind was a 1978 australian television miniseries. In a twist of fate, it is the outgoing hz model that today is very collectable. Lieutenant greville uses mrs wiltshires affection for him to gain power in the colony. Top miniseries of all time in the archive australian. With characters and historical settings all based on fact, against the wind is a sweeping. Against the wind original soundtrack by jon english on. Top miniseries of all time in the archive screen australia. Apr 08, 2011 against the wind tv miniseries 1978 sondtracks.
Against the wind created in 1978 many years before i was born, its no wonder that this series had completely escaped my notice. Against the wind dvd 1978 tv miniseries deluxe 4 disc set. The greatest australian miniseries, short run tv series. Stevenson was conservative priest, father cleary, who always found himself at odds with sister agnes priscilla lopez, who was. Against the wind is een serie in het genre drama historisch. Alltime toprating australian miniseries on television, 1978 2009. Movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily. Against the wind miniseries 4dvd set by mary larkin. The red coats though from england are slowly taking over ireland and when the pastors fee goes up and the mulvanes cant pay, their cow is taken instead. Against the wind, a 1978 australian television miniseries against the wind, an episode of 2011 animated italiangerman tv series mia and me. Free download from source, api support, millions of users. Mary, her friends and her family, fight out their battle against a lively historical backdrop irelands 1798 rebellion, australias castle hill rebellion of 1804 and the 1808 rum rebellion. Against the wind, heartland running against the wind, against the wind the seeds of fire. Buy against the wind miniseries 4dvd set by mary larkin from amazons movies store.
She is an actress and is known for her roles in the internecine project 1974, wessex tales1973, bbc play of the month 1965 and against the wind 1978. This video was made purely for my own pleasure, and for that of other fans of jon english and the miniseries against the wind. One of the highest rating classic australian mini series in history. The story is both fascinating and compelling to watch. The debut of the seven network historical epic against the wind, one of the first bigbudget miniseries to be made in australia. Mary mulvane, an 18 year old irish girl, is transported to new south wales for seven years for doing little else than protecting her own property.
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