Joan Winchester was an Australian actress whose work spanned both movies and television shows throughout her career. This collection highlights her performances in films like Newsfront (1978) and The Chain Reaction (1980), as well as her role in the TV min-series Australians (1988). While the exact date of her birth is not known, she passed away in 2007 and was the mother of Australian actress Arna-Maria Winchester.
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Films
1. Newsfront
They lived, died, laughed and loved behind a newsreel camera.
Experience the grit and glamour of 1950s Australia through the lenses of two brothers, both news cameramen for competing companies. As the world around them changes, their lives are forever altered by the relentless pursuit of capturing the truth behind the newsreel. "Newsfront" is a must-watch drama that delves into the human side of journalism, where laughter, love, and loss intertwine with the harsh realities of the times.
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IMDb Rating: 6.9
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TMDb Rating: 5.6
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Release Date: 1978-07-29
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Runtime: 110.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["AU"]
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Status: Released
2. Banduk
When Banduk uncovers Mr. Kool's illegal bird smuggling operation in Australia, it sets off an unexpected adventure. The young detective must navigate the wilds of the Outback to bring the criminal to justice, all while facing danger at every turn.
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Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Runtime: 90.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US", "AU"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Rafferty's Rules
Rafferty's Rules is an insightful Australian television drama series, first broadcasted on the Seven Network in 1987 and concluded in 1990. With a total of 5 seasons and 116 episodes, this captivating courtroom drama was the outcome of the Seven Network's new in-house drama unit. The series underwent some changes before its premiere, featuring different actors from the pilot episode, eventually leading to John Wood taking the lead role we now know and love.
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Original Name: Rafferty's Rules
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TMDb Rating: 6.0
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Languages: ["en"]
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Episode Runtime: [50, 60]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["AU"]
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Original Language: en
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 1987-02-12
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Last Air Date: 1990-08-31
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Number of Seasons: 5
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Number of Episodes: 116
