Janus

Australia, 1994

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Groundbreaking Australian courtroom drama about the investigation into crime family the Hennessys which is hindered by police corruption. Series created by Alison Nisselle and Tony McDonald.

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Janus. Eps 01 and 02: Malice aforethought

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 03 and 04: Not on the merits. A Rare crushing reversal

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 05 and 06: Judgement amongst short men. Reckless indifference

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 07 and 08: Without consent. Fail to appear

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 09 and 10: A Mischievous offence. A Familiar utterance

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 11 and 12: Without prejudice. Improper influences

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 13 and 14: Burden of proof. A Lawful apprehension

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 15 and 16: Suicide by cop. Intent to permanently deprive

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 17 and 18: Right to remain silent. My learned friend, Mr Hennessey

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 19 and 20: Confess and avoid. A Prima facie case

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 21 and 22: Demands with menaces. Fit to plead

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 23 and 24: Breach of bond. An Unnatural act

Australia, 1994

Janus. Eps 25 and 26: Mute by visitation. Elements of murder

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Credits

producer

Bill Hughes

production company

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1994

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

S01423

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television series - Australia

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Courtroom films and programs

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Conduct of court proceedings

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Courts - Australia

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Criminal investigation

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Criminal justice, Administration of

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Trials (Murder) - Drama

Drama

Television

Television → Television series → Television series - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

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