The Prime Minister Is Missing
Synopsis
With Australia at war in Vietnam in 1967, suddenly Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared without a trace—an event unparalleled in the history of western democracy. Four decades later, a coronial inquiry confirmed that Harold Holt had accidentally drowned. Some people may still believe that Holt was a spy and fled to China in a submarine. But most suspect there was more to his disappearance than has ever been revealed. Reconstructed from eyewitness accounts, this dramatised documentary tells the story of the Prime Minister's secret world in the months before he disappeared — a world of betrayal, blackmail, political treachery, a poisonous feud, mounting physical and mental strain, and near-death experiences. Featuring Normie Rowe as Harold Holt, Nicholas Hope as William McMahon and Tony Llewellyn-Jones as John McEwen, this film reveals explosive new aspects of the case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Butt
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Butt
- Original Score
- Guy Gross
- Original Title
- The Prime Minister Is Missing
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Butt
Peter Butt
Guy Gross
Calvin Gardiner, Peter McDougall
Peter Butt
Peter Butt
Department Leadership Roster
Calvin Gardiner
Director of Photography
Craig Mandile
Production Design
Peter Butt
Director
Peter Butt
Writer
Peter Butt
Editor
Peter Butt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is The Prime Minister Is Missing about?
With Australia at war in Vietnam in 1967, suddenly Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared without a trace—an event unparalleled in the history of western democracy. Four decades later, a coronial inquiry confirmed that Harold Holt had accidentally drowned. Some people may still believe that Holt was a spy and fled to China in a submarine. But most suspect there was more to his disappearance than has ever been revealed. Reconstructed from eyewitness accounts, this dramatised documentary tells the story of the Prime Minister's secret world in the months before he disappeared — a world of betrayal, blackmail, political treachery, a poisonous feud, mounting physical and mental strain, and near-death experiences. Featuring Normie Rowe as Harold Holt, Nicholas Hope as William McMahon and Tony Llewellyn-Jones as John McEwen, this film reveals explosive new aspects of the case.
Who directed The Prime Minister Is Missing?
The Prime Minister Is Missing was directed by Peter Butt.
Who stars in The Prime Minister Is Missing?
The principal cast of The Prime Minister Is Missing includes Helen Morse, Normie Rowe, Nicholas Hope, Tony Llewellyn-Jones, Matthew O'Sullivan.
When was The Prime Minister Is Missing released and how long is it?
The Prime Minister Is Missing was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prime Minister Is Missing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prime Minister Is Missing was composed by Guy Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prime Minister Is Missing?
The Prime Minister Is Missing holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).