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From 1959 to 1963, a mysterious attacker terrorised Perth, committing random and extraordinarily violent crimes. The Perth police were determined to find the culprit. Deaf-mute DARRYL BEAMISH was arrested, questioned with no parents or lawyer, charged with murder and sentenced to death - but while he was in prison, the attacks began again. Many more violent crimes were committed, before a second young man - JOHN BUTTON - was arrested, cross-examined until he confessed, and also sent to prison. A

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Crew

Director
Tom Meadmore
Writers
Tom Meadmore
Producer
Nick Taussig  Annabel Wigoder  Sam Griffin
Executive Producers
Brendan Dahill

Production Details

Production Completion
2020
Production Company
Perpetual Entertainment

Screen Australia Supported

  • Development support