The Straits - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Proposition
When Harry, the head of a family of modern day smugglers, reveals his unexpected succession plan it sparks conflict in the family. Without his father's knowledge Noel sets up a methamphetamine lab in PNG.
About The Straits
Title: The Straits
First Air Date: 2012-02-02
Last Air Date: 2012-03-29
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.2/10 (from 6 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: ABC TV
Genres: Drama, Crime
Production Companies: Matchbox Pictures
Synopsis
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
Cast
Brian Cox
Harry Montebello
Rena Owen
Kitty Montebello
Aaron Fa'aoso
Noel Montebello
Jimi Bani
Marou Montebello
Firass Dirani
Gary Montebello
Susannah Bayes-Morton
Sissi Montebello
Emma Lung
Lola
Andy Anderson
Vince
