Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox
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Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Craig Lahiff
- Producers
- Helen Leake, Nik Powell
- Studio
- Scala Productions, Duo Art Productions
Maturity rating
18ACheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
