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Heartland (1994–1994)
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Drama

Heartland (1994–1994)

TV Mini-series | 50 min | Drama

Heartland was an Australian television drama series that ran on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1994. It ran for thirteen episodes and starred Cate Blanchett and Ernie Dingo. The show was also known as Burned Bridge in some ...See moreHeartland was an Australian television drama series that ran on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1994. It ran for thirteen episodes and starred Cate Blanchett and Ernie Dingo. The show was also known as Burned Bridge in some countries. Plot summary Heartland deals with the mystery surrounding the death of an Aboriginal girl and the doubts concerning the guilt of her boyfriend, who is arrested for her murder. It is also a love story between two of the people convinced of his innocence. Their growing relationship must survive hostility from both the white and black communities and the obstacles of their different backgrounds, attitudes and cultures. Set in a small coastal town against the turmoils of murder, mystery and romance, Heartland follows the people from this seaside community and their battle to restructure their own way of life. Their struggle to restore their self-esteem towards a positive future, despite the obstacles in their path. Other plot elements revolve around the character of Elizabeth Ashton a writer arriving in a small coastal community. A degree of suspicion exists towards the newcomer who is ignorant of any underlying racial tensions. This naivety allows her to more easily befriend local Aborigine Vincent Burunga. Into this mix is the local police officer Phil McCarthy who seeks Ashton's affections whilst being hostile to her friendship with Burunga, not just as a rival suitor, but because of racial prejudice. See less

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66 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Ernie Dingo Vincent Burunga Vincent Burunga See fewer	13	Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
Cate Blanchett Elizabeth Ashton Elizabeth Ashton See fewer	12	Carol (2015)
Wesley Patten Chris Dyer Chris Dyer See fewer	11	Home and Away (1988)
Bob Maza Alf Dyer Alf Dyer See fewer	11	Reckless Kelly (1993)
Steven Vidler Phil McCarthy Phil McCarthy See fewer	9	See No Evil (2006)
Paul Caesar Macka Hargreaves Macka Hargreaves See fewer	9	Cross Life (2007)
Justine Saunders Millie Carmichael Millie Carmichael See fewer	9	Until the End of the World (1991)
Bradley Byquar Ricky Dyer Ricky Dyer See fewer	9	Jeopardy (2002)
Luke Carroll Jason Sutton Jason Sutton See fewer	8	Australian Rules (2002)
Rachael Maza Leila Sutton Leila Sutton See fewer	8	Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Grahame Mundara Rich Actor Actor See fewer	8	Heartland (1994)
Leanne Bundy Robyn Robyn See fewer	8	The Last Days of Chez Nous (1992)
David Kennedy Robert Sutton Robert Sutton See fewer	7	The Cave (2005)
Kevin Smith Shorty Carmichael Shorty Carmichael See fewer	7	Wildside (1997)
Aaron Pedersen Clarrie Carmichael Clarrie Carmichael See fewer	6	Mystery Road (2013)
Lisa Kinchela Sally Dyer Sally Dyer See fewer	6	Blackfellas (1993)
Auriel Andrew Vi Murray Vi Murray See fewer	6	Blue Heelers (1994)
Billy McPherson Errol Hannigan / Errol 'Slammer' Hannigan Errol Hannigan / Errol 'Slammer' Hannigan See fewer	5	Dead Heart (1996)
David Ngoombujarra Mujadi Burunga Mujadi Burunga See fewer	4	Australia (2008)
Lillian Crombie Mary Dyer Mary Dyer See fewer	4	Australia (2008)
Shane Connor Ben Lovell Ben Lovell See fewer	3	Neighbours (1985)
Tony Barry Prison Officer 1 / Escort Officer Prison Officer 1 / Escort Officer See fewer	3	Australia (2008)
Harold Hopkins Jim Jim See fewer	3	Gallipoli (1981)
Nicholas Papademetriou Harry Bradshaw Harry Bradshaw See fewer	3	Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Amy Miller-Porter Carly Sutton Carly Sutton See fewer	3	The Sapphires (2012)
Scott Lowe Patrick Patrick See fewer	3	No Escape (1994)
Zoe Carides Shelley Shelley See fewer	2	Interceptor (2022)
Jeremy Sims Garth Maddern Garth Maddern See fewer	2	Last Cab to Darwin (2015)
Geneviève Lemon Fiona Lovell Fiona Lovell See fewer	2	The Power of the Dog (2021)
Kerry Walker Sylvia Sylvia See fewer	2	The Piano (1993)
Trevor Jamieson Nobby Nobby See fewer	2	Around the Block (2013)
Rhoda Roberts Dionne Dionne See fewer	2	Until the End of the World (1991)
Warren Owens Les Les See fewer	2	Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
John Sheerin John Thompson John Thompson See fewer	2	The Great Gatsby (2013)
Lydia Miller Nerida Nerida See fewer	2	Jindalee Lady (1992)
Gary Waddell Lennie Lennie See fewer	2	The King Is Dead! (2012)
Jie Pitman Flint Baker Flint Baker See fewer	2	Jindabyne (2006)
Ray Kelly Pete Pete See fewer	2	Running Brave (1983)
Kyle Morrison Oberon Oberon See fewer	2	Twisted Minds (2014)
Judith Wilkes Mum Burrunga Mum Burrunga See fewer	2	Blackfellas (1993)
Marjorie Child Eileen Eileen See fewer	2	Echoes of Paradise (1987)
Kristy Shaw Producer's Assistant Producer's Assistant See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Mark Fitzpatrick Dennis Dennis See fewer	2	The Nothing Men (2010)
Lynley Narkle Rachel Rachel See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Mark Fitzgerald Dennis Dennis See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Andrea Ryan Newborn Baby Newborn Baby See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Josie Lawford Bronwyn Bronwyn See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Steven Albert Bowler Bowler See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Darren Yap Dr. Nguyen Dr. Nguyen See fewer	2	Tanamera - Lion of Singapore (1989)
Franklyn Nannup Joshua Joshua See fewer	2	Blackfellas (1993)
Dwayne Buchanan Toddler Sutton Toddler Sutton See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
Nicholas Reid Mal Mal See fewer	2	Blue Heelers (1994)
Sharon Wilkes Fleur Fleur See fewer	2	Heartland (1994)
David Wenham Warwick Bone Warwick Bone See fewer	1	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Melissa Jaffer Meredith Lovell Meredith Lovell See fewer	1	Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
John Polson Patrick Patrick See fewer	1	Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Richard Carter Merv Merv See fewer	1	Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Beth Champion Lucy Mitchell Lucy Mitchell See fewer	1	The Fall Guy (2024)
Danielle Carter Receptionist Receptionist See fewer	1	Knowing (2009)
Robert Alexander Professor Last Professor Last See fewer	1	Muriel's Wedding (1994)
David Kaff Steve Purcell Steve Purcell See fewer	1	A Country Practice (1981)
Alan Lovell Peter Peter See fewer	1	Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Kylie Russell Wilga Carmichael Wilga Carmichael See fewer	1	Bordertown (1995)
Hugh Devaney Frank Delaney Frank Delaney See fewer	1	Home and Away (1988)
Edwina Bishop Police Constable Police Constable See fewer	1	Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Joel Emerton Derek Derek See fewer	1	No Worries (1993)