Heroes II: The Return
Series Overview
Heroes II: the Return is a 1991 Australian mini-series about Operation Rimau during World War II. The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
200 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Sun, Dec 15, 1991
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Heroes II: The Return - Operation Rimau, "Reported Missing" trailer (DVD release)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-08-03
Cast & Creators
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Nathaniel Parker
Lt. Col. Ivan Lyon
John Bach
Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson
Craig McLachlan
Lt. Walter Carey
Miranda Otto
Roma Page
Simon Burke
Capt. Ellis
Ken Teraizumi
Hiroyuki Furuta
Mark Lewis Jones
Royal Marine Maj. Reggie Ingleton
Ian Bolt
Lt. Bobby Ross
Anne-Louise Lambert
Nancy Davidson
Wayne Scott Kermond
Able Seaman Frederick 'Boof' Marsh
Troy Willats
Able Seaman Andrew 'Happy' Houston
Kelly Dingwall
Able Seaman Walter 'Poppa' Falls
John O'Hare
Cpl. Flectcher
Kenneth Radley
Warr. Off. Alf Warren
Brett Partridge
Lt. Andrew 'Blondie' Sargent
Malcolm Robertson
Col. Mott
Barbara Lowing
Gabrielle Lyon
Edmund Pegge
Maj. Chapman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Peter Yeldham
Peter Best
Roger Dowling
Wayne LeClos
Graham Benson, Anthony Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Dowling
Director of Photography
Peter Yeldham
Screenplay
Anthony Buckley
Producer
Wayne LeClos
Editor
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Donald Crombie
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Heroes II: The Return about?
Heroes II: the Return is a 1991 Australian mini-series about Operation Rimau during World War II. The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.
How many seasons does Heroes II: The Return have?
Heroes II: The Return comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Heroes II: The Return?
Key cast members in Heroes II: The Return include Nathaniel Parker, John Bach, Craig McLachlan, Miranda Otto, Simon Burke.
Who created or directed Heroes II: The Return?
Heroes II: The Return was developed and directed by Donald Crombie.