Devil's Playground

Devil's Playground

7.4

2014-09-09

The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi’s classic film, The Devil’s Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church’s attempts to cover it up. Tom’s quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.

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Devil's Playground

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The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi’s classic film, The Devil’s Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church’s attempts to cover it up. Tom’s quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.

First Aired

2014-09-09

Last Aired

2014-10-08

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

showcase

Production

Matchbox Pictures

Casts

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    Simon Burke

    Simon Burke
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    Don Hany

    Don Hany
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    Jarin Towney

    Jarin Towney
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    John Noble

    John Noble
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    Morgan Davies

    Morgan Davies
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    James Fraser

    James Fraser
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    Toni Collette

    Toni Collette
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    Jack Thompson

    Jack Thompson