The Day of the Roses
Series Overview
On January 18th, 1977, a crowded commuter train heading for Sydney, came off the track and struck the pillars of an overhead road bridge, crushing part of the train and killing 83 passengers and injuring more than 200 others. This story follows the coronial inquiry into the crash with flash-backs to the main story, and the efforts of the rescuers to free the injured victims.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
110 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, Oct 18, 1998
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Gigi Edgley
Erica Watson
Paul Mercurio
Bryan Gordon
Helen Dallimore
Annette Gordon
Rebecca Gibney
Margaret Warby
John Bach
Tom Weir
Stephen Curry
Rescuer
Chris Betts
Sgt. Merv Masterson
Carol Burns
Greta
Aaron Blabey
Dr White
Cormac Costello
Michael "Scotty" McInally
Peter O'Brien
Boris Osman
Damian Pike
Constable Garry Raymond
Wayne Pygram
Sgt. Joe Beecroft
Jeremy Sims
Gerry Buchtmann
Andrew McFarlane
Public Servant
Heather Mitchell
Margaret Shuttler
Vince Atkinson
Glen Summerhayes
Ramsey Everingham
Constable Bruce Gane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Fisk
Simone North, Tony Cavanaugh, John Misto
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Fisk
Director
John Misto
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Roses
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What is The Day of the Roses about?
On January 18th, 1977, a crowded commuter train heading for Sydney, came off the track and struck the pillars of an overhead road bridge, crushing part of the train and killing 83 passengers and injuring more than 200 others. This story follows the coronial inquiry into the crash with flash-backs to the main story, and the efforts of the rescuers to free the injured victims.
How many seasons does The Day of the Roses have?
The Day of the Roses comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Day of the Roses?
Key cast members in The Day of the Roses include Gigi Edgley, Paul Mercurio, Helen Dallimore, Rebecca Gibney, John Bach.
Who created or directed The Day of the Roses?
The Day of the Roses was developed and directed by Peter Fisk.