The Dirtwater Dynasty

The Dirtwater Dynasty

The Dirtwater Dynasty is a five-part Australian drama miniseries, first screened on Network Ten in 1988. The Dirtwater Dynasty was directed by Michael Jenkins and John Power.

The Dirtwater Dynasty is the story of embittered rivalry, triumph and despair, spanning three generations and eight decades. Born in the London slums in 1878, Richard Eastwick comes to Australia at age 20, with nothing but a handful of courage and a dream. He acquires land, marries and raises a family, makes loyal friends and bitter enemies. Two world wars and the economic depression take their toll on his family and his land and cattle ranching empire but his dream to create a dynasty gives him a reason to continue.

Cast for The Dirtwater Dynasty...

Hugo Weaving
Richard Eastwick
Victoria Longley
Kate McBride / Nancy McBride
Bruce Spence
Lonely Logan
Peter Phelps
David Eastwick
Ernie Dingo
Billy senior / Billy / Kadaicha Man
Steve Jacobs
Josh McCall