The River Kings
Series Overview
Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Sun, Nov 10, 1991
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Rob George, Max Fatchen
Peter Best
Roger Dowling
Wayne Le Clos
Rob George
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crombie
Director
Roger Dowling
Director of Photography
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Read
Stunt Coordinator
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Wayne Le Clos
Editor
Rob George
Screenplay
Rob George
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River Kings
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What is The River Kings about?
Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.
How many seasons does The River Kings have?
The River Kings comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The River Kings?
Key cast members in The River Kings include Bill Kerr, Tamblyn Lord, Willie Fennell, Edward Hepple, David Bradshaw.
Who created or directed The River Kings?
The River Kings was developed and directed by Donald Crombie.