Although this mini series is sensational, there was one thing that stood out more than anything else. Most of the actors in this series has been in another film as an almost identical character.Take a look at the cops in Blue murder. They are played by the likes of Gary Day, Steve Bastoni, Bill Hunter, Dennis Miller (has he ever been in a movie acting as anything else but a cop ???)Warrick Moss, Paul Sonkkila, Ken Radley and the list goes on and on. The biggest suprise is Gary Sweet who is usually a cop but this time he plays a bad guy and I must say he does it quiet well. His wife in the show however is played by Skye Wansey and this is not the first time she has played a Loser's wife. In this show she is playing Christopher Flannery's (1980's hit man)wife and we have all seen her playing Jimmy Loughnan's pregnant mole in Chopper.Besides all of this, Blue murder is great and it will be interesting for all viewers. I can assure you that you will think twice before trusting a police officer after you watch this one !!!

I¡¦m quite surprised to find out that I seem to be the only non-Australian user who ever commented on this incredibly good TV movie. I clicked the hyperlinks around and found the leading actor Richard Roxburgh is the Duke in Moulin Rouge. I ran across this TV movie several years ago when I was just looking for some interesting show, and there it was. I never had a chance to see the complete show, and our local channel split it into two parts. I was quite shocked by the authentic but acerbic delineation of the police as well as some extremely violent shots that would be refused by American TV producers. Actually I could believe that it actually happened in the 80¡¦s in Australia, which is supposed to be a highly democratic and peaceful in every way. The incredulous scenes of the police looting civilians and murder, and the most ironic medal awarded to our hero.Of course all these elements do not constitute this film as a masterpiece; what make this flick worth recommendations are the actors¡¦ impeccable performance and the director¡¦s ability to withhold too much personal comment that would ruin the cold style throughout the film. The police gangs¡¦ drinking binge and their obsession with interests and power appall the audience, and their ambivalent sentiments toward each other bewilder me. Their many-faceted acts make them more solid and close to real persons, and we all have a better understanding of the time and that part of Australia. This is definitely the best TV movie of the genre, and I feel really lucky to have seen this film.

Faultlessly researched, this gripping true story of police corruption is an engrossing TV experience. I was only able to see this miniseries this year as the trials of the real-life people were still continuing in New South Wales. It gives the real view of police culture in N.S.W. as it was in the 1980's (and still is now, as shown in a recent 4 Corners episode- "tackle" is police code for a small skim or bribe): the mateship with criminals; the shakedowns; the endless drinking sessions etc. Richard Roxburgh is amazing as Det. Roger Rogerson - so amazing that Rogerson himself remarked on the accuracy of his portrayal! He is played as matey and charming.. until crossed, whereas Tony Martin as the criminal Neddy Smith is frightening. This series stands up alongside the film "Chopper" & the series "Scales of Justice" as landmark Australian Noir.

What a pity that we in NSW and the ACT couldn't see this for five years. But then you can see just why. How good is Tony Martin as Neddy Smith? How graphic was the scene when Lanfranchi got blown away? How come Rogerson isn't in jail right now?