Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: 10
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 8.0/10
Heroes II: The Return
Overview
Heroes II: the Return is a 1991 Australian mini-series about Operation Rimau during World War II. The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.
This production, originally released in 1991, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- ⢠Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- ⢠Produced in Australia.
- ⢠Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Nathaniel Parker
Lt. Col. Ivan Lyon
John Bach
Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson
Craig McLachlan
Lt. Walter Carey
Miranda Otto
Roma Page
Simon Burke
Capt. Ellis
Ken Teraizumi
Hiroyuki Furuta
Mark Lewis Jones
Royal Marine Maj. Reggie Ingleton
Ian Bolt
Lt. Bobby Ross
Seasons
Mini-series
2 Episodes ⢠Aired 1991-12-15
The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.
