Underbelly
Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events.
Details
First Aired: 2/13/2008
Languages: English
Type: Scripted
Production
Nine NetworkCompanies: Screentime, Film Victoria, Nine Network Australia, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Countries: Australia, Ireland
Cast
Seasons
Underbelly
This series is loosely based on the real events of the 1995–2004 gangland war in Melbourne. It depicts the key players in Melbourne's criminal underworld, including the Carlton Crew and their rival, Carl Williams.
A Tale of Two Cities
This series is loosely based on real events that stemmed from the marijuana trade centred around the New South Wales town of Griffith. The timeline of the series is the years between 1976 and 1987. A Tale of Two Cities primarily depicts the Mr. Asia drug syndicate and its influence on crime in Australia. Among the characters presented are real-life criminals Robert Trimbole, Terry Clark, George Freeman, Christopher Dale Flannery and the Kane Brothers.
The Golden Mile
This series is loosely based on real events that stemmed from the nightclub scene of the Sydney suburb of Kings Cross. The timeline of the series is from the years between 1988 and 1999. It primarily depicts the running of Kings Cross and the corruption of police leading up to the 1995 Wood Royal Commission. Among the characters presented are John Ibrahim, Kim Hollingsworth, George Freeman, Lenny McPherson and MP John Hatton.
