The Dismissal
Series Overview
The sensational dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's Labor Government by the Queens representative in Australia, the Governor General, Sir John Kerr on November 11, 1975.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
90 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Sun, Mar 6, 1983
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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John Stanton
Malcolm Fraser
Max Phipps
Gough Whitlam
John Meillon
Sir John Kerr
Bill Hunter
Rex Connor
Peter Sumner
Bill Hayden
Robyn Nevin
Lady Kerr
Ed Devereaux
Phillip Lynch
Tom Oliver
Reg Withers
Stuart Littlemore
TV Anchorman
Ruth Cracknell
Margaret Whitlam
Robin Bowering
Jim Killen
David Downer
Tony Staley
Sean Scully
Doug Anthony
John Hargreaves
Dr. Jim Cairns
Harry Weiss
Tirath Khemlani
George Ogilvie
Senator Jim McClelland
Nancye Hayes
Connor's Secretary
Ken Wayne
Liberal Senator
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Schultz, George Miller, George Ogilvie, John Power, Phillip Noyce
Sara Bennett, John Hollands, Richard Francis-Bruce
George Miller, Terry Hayes, Byron Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Bennett
Editor
John Hollands
Editor
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Terry Hayes
Producer
Carl Schultz
Director
George Miller
Director
George Ogilvie
Director
John Power
Director
Phillip Noyce
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dismissal
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What is The Dismissal about?
The sensational dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's Labor Government by the Queens representative in Australia, the Governor General, Sir John Kerr on November 11, 1975.
How many seasons does The Dismissal have?
The Dismissal comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Dismissal?
Key cast members in The Dismissal include John Stanton, Max Phipps, John Meillon, Bill Hunter, Peter Sumner.
Who created or directed The Dismissal?
The Dismissal was developed and directed by Carl Schultz, George Miller, George Ogilvie, John Power, Phillip Noyce.