Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback
“THE JOANNE LEES STORY”
Synopsis
After surviving the terrifying outback abduction of her boyfriend, Joanne Lees became the victim of a relentless trial by media across two continents. With no body to speak of, reported 'sightings' of Peter, and revelations Joanne had cheated on her boyfriend, the public and media in both Britain and Australia refused to accept Joanne's innocence on face value. This is the story of one young woman's courage in the face of one of the most mysterious crimes in Australian history.
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Joanne Lees - Murder in the Outback (2006).
Type: Clip • Published 2022-11-27
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Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Lees
Bryan Brown
Rex Wild
Laurence Breuls
Peter Falconio
John Wood
Grant Algie
Asher Keddie
Anne Barnett
Richard Carter
Bradley John Murdoch
Shane Briant
Journalist
Toby Leonard Moore
Paul Falconio
Raj Sidhu
Martin Bashir
Denise Roberts
Helen Jones
Rob Steele
Judge MacGregor
Gary Waddell
Vince
Morgan O'Neill
Mark Wilton
Barry Langrishe
Fields
Pip Miller
Frank Thorne
Russell Kiefel
Kesby
Rod Mullinar
Judge
Kelly Butler
DS Kerr
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Tilse
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Brooke
- Original Score
- Guy Gross
- Original Title
- Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film & Television Office, GC Films, ITV Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Tilse
Kate Brooke
Guy Gross
Mark Wareham
Martin Connor
Sue Masters, Andy Harries, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Tilse
Director
Guy Gross
Original Music Composer
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Connor
Editor
Jon Rohde
Production Design
Mark Wareham
Director of Photography
Kate Brooke
Writer
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback about?
After surviving the terrifying outback abduction of her boyfriend, Joanne Lees became the victim of a relentless trial by media across two continents. With no body to speak of, reported 'sightings' of Peter, and revelations Joanne had cheated on her boyfriend, the public and media in both Britain and Australia refused to accept Joanne's innocence on face value. This is the story of one young woman's courage in the face of one of the most mysterious crimes in Australian history.
Who directed Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback?
Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback was directed by Tony Tilse.
Who stars in Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback?
The principal cast of Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback includes Joanne Froggatt, Bryan Brown, Laurence Breuls, John Wood, Asher Keddie.
When was Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback released and how long is it?
Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback was composed by Guy Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback?
Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).