Season 1
1998 | 2 Episodes
The Day Of The Roses
Drama
Australia
English- 1 Season (2 Episodes)
- 1998 - 1998
- Ended
The dramatized true-story of the Granville train disaster in Jan 1977 and the subsequent inquiry. Told across two time-frames: the impossible conditions of rescuers, victims and survivors and the divisive investigation by the Coroner.
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Storyline
On January 18th, 1977, a crowded commuter train heading for Sydney, derailed hitting a stanchion of the Granville bridge. The bridge collapsed and killed 83 passengers and injuring more than 232. This dramatised-true-story follows the horrendous survival and rescue and recovery of victims and the political and difficult investigation by the Coroner and his team of investigators
Country: Australia
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1998
Also Known As: The Day of the Roses, Das Zugunglück
Genres
Plot Keywords
australia
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train crash
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Company Credits
Production Co: Liberty Films International, Liberty Productions
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
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AFI Award 1999
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Winner
AFI Award
Best Screenplay in a Television Drama
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Winner
AFI Award
Best Direction in a Television Drama
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Winner
AFI Award
Best Mini-Series or Telefeature
Australian Screen Music Award 1999
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Winner
Australian Screen Music Award
Best Original Title Theme for a Series, Serial or Mini-Series
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Winner
Australian Screen Music Award
Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie
