The True Believers

TV SERIES 1988 1 SEASON

Overview

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."

This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the War & Politics, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.