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Jessica

Year of completion
2003
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
MiniSeries
Genre
Family
Duration
2 x 90 minute episodes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Based on the novel 'Jessica' by Bryce Courtenay, this is the dramatisation of an extraordinary life. It is a sweeping saga of love, deceit and sacrifice set during the early years of the 20th century in the farmlands around Narrandera - then a small frontier town in rural New South Wales.
Completion Year
2003
Genres
Family
Format
MiniSeries
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Peter Andrikidis

Producer

Anthony Buckley

Executive Producer

Des Monaghan, Nick Witkowski, Justin Bodle, Sue Masters, Bryce Courtney, Bob Campbell

Writer

Peter Yeldham

Writer of Original Material

Bryce Courtney

Cast

Leeana Walsman, Sam Neill, Tony Martin, Lisa Harrow, Oliver Ackland, Wil Traval

Awards

2004 — Chicago International Television Competition – Silver Plaque

2004 — Chicago International Television Competition – Silver Hugo

2004 — Australian Film Institute – Young Actor Award

2005 — TV Week Logie Awards – Most Outstanding Mini-Series/Telemovie

2005 — TV Week Logie Awards – Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

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Power Entertainment Media Ltd

Production Company

Screentime Pty Limited

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