Harbour Beat
Synopsis
Neal McBride is a Glasgow cop who likes to go undercover - the rest of the police wish he would stay there. When he arrests a politician he gets reassigned to where they used to send criminals: Australia. Lancelot Cooper is a Sydney cop but a country boy at heart; he is as trusting as McBride is suspicious. The two are partners on a case where death, deception and betrayal propels them into a desperate fight for survival.
Top Cast
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John Hannah
Neal McBride
Steven Vidler
Lance Cooper
Gary Day
Gavin Walker
Emily Simpson
Constable Mason
Bill Young
Sergeant Cimino
Tony Poli
Andrew De Santos
Angie Milliken
Simone
Peta Toppano
Mrs. De Santos
Christopher Cummins
Bazza
Rhondda Findleton
Carol Walker
Kenneth Radley
Detective Beaumont
Paul Jones
Senior Constable Walsh
Kym Lynch
Lenny
Jeanette Cronin
Allie
Brian Harrison
Councillor Buchanan
Robert Willox
Detective Dahousie
David Ritchie
Scottish Chief Inspector
Bob Baines
Scottish Chef
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Elfick
- Screenplay & Story
- Morris Gleitzman
- Original Score
- Garry Hardman
- Original Title
- Harbour Beat
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Zenith Entertainment, Palm Beach Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Elfick
Morris Gleitzman
Garry Hardman
Stuart Armstrong
David Elfick, Nina Stevenson, Irene Dobson
Department Leadership Roster
Morris Gleitzman
Screenplay
David Elfick
Producer
Irene Dobson
Producer
Stuart Armstrong
Editor
David Elfick
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harbour Beat
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What is Harbour Beat about?
Neal McBride is a Glasgow cop who likes to go undercover - the rest of the police wish he would stay there. When he arrests a politician he gets reassigned to where they used to send criminals: Australia. Lancelot Cooper is a Sydney cop but a country boy at heart; he is as trusting as McBride is suspicious. The two are partners on a case where death, deception and betrayal propels them into a desperate fight for survival.
Who directed Harbour Beat?
Harbour Beat was directed by David Elfick.
Who stars in Harbour Beat?
The principal cast of Harbour Beat includes John Hannah, Steven Vidler, Gary Day, Emily Simpson, Bill Young.
When was Harbour Beat released and how long is it?
Harbour Beat was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Harbour Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harbour Beat was composed by Garry Hardman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harbour Beat?
Harbour Beat holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).