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Simon Burke

Simon Burke is an Australian actor and director who has worked across film, television and theatre. He first rose to fame as a child star in the film The Devil's Playground, and went on to win multiple awards for his stage work. He is also known for his roles in the TV series The Alice, Stingers and Play School.

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Devil's Playground

Devil's Playground

Series Age rating: n/a Year: 2014 IMDB Rating: 7.7

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...

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Small Claims: The Reunion

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 2006 IMDB Rating: 7

Chrissy and Jo attend Chrissy's university reunion. Surrounded by success, Chrissy begins to question her decision to stay at home with the kids. When an old friend's husband is found dead in the har...

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The Devil's Playground

The Devil's Playground

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 1976 IMDB Rating: 6.8

A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatu...

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The Postcard Bandit

The Postcard Bandit

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 2003 IMDB Rating: 6.5

The story of notorious Australian bank robber Brendan Abbott, who according to the myth, sent postcards to authorities hot on his trail while on the run across the country.

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The Alice

The Alice

Series Age rating: 7 Year: 2005 IMDB Rating: 6.4

The Alice was an Australian drama television series created by Justin Monjo and Robyn Sinclair. It was set in the central outback city of Alice Springs. The program began as a successful TV movie, tha...

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Slate, Wyn & Me

Slate, Wyn & Me

Film Age rating: 17 Year: 1987 IMDB Rating: 4.4

Meandering drama of Brothers Burke and Sacks, who rob a bank, kill a cop and kidnap Thornton, a witness to their crime.

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