"A detective caught in the web of blackmail, intrigue and murder"

1975

1h 38m

4.8(7 votes)

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Overview

Sydney homicide detective Sergeant Scobie Malone and his offsider investigate the murder of Helga, whose corpse is found in the basement of the Sydney Opera House.

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Cast & Crew

25 members

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Jack Thompson

Scobie Malone

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Judy Morris

Helga Brand

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Shane Porteous

Constable Russ Clements

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Noel Ferrier

Mr. Sin

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Jacqueline Kott

Norma Helidon

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James Condon

Walter Helidon

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Cul Cullen

Captain Bixby

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Ken Goodlet

Premier

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Walter Sullivan

Inspector Fulmer

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Max Meldrum

Scientific Officer

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Joe James

Attorney General

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Victoria Anoux

Becky

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Zoe Salmon

Angie

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Bunkie King

Jackie

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Peter McLean

Photographer

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Len London

Police Commissioner

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Barbara Mason

Socialite

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Faye Donaldson

Socialite

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Maggie Blinco

Landlady

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Di Bergan

Maid

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Bryan Brown

Policeman (as Brian Bronn)

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Judy McBurney

Girl at Pedestrian Crossing

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Lee King

Woman Swimming Nude in Pool

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Peta Peter

Telephone Girl

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Joe Martin

Jack Savanna

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