The Dirtwater Dynasty (1987)
Directed by: Michael Jenkins, John Power
Writing credits: John Duigan, Terry Hayes
Runtime: 100 min (5 episodes)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Cast
Harold Hopkins .... Rev. McBride
Anne-Louise Lambert .... Emma Tarbox
Victoria Longley .... Kate/Nancy/Sarah
Dennis Miller .... Hasky Tarbox
Judy Morris .... Frances Eastwick
Peter Phelps .... David Eastwick
Bruce Spence .... Lonely Logan
Hayden Topperwien .... Young Richard Eastwick
Hugo Weaving .... Richard Eastwick
Plot
"Dirtwater Dynasty" is the story of embittered rivalry, triumph and despair. The life of Richard Eastwick is told in a story spanning three generations and eight decades. Born in the London slums in 1878, he comes to Australia at age 20, with nothing but a handful of courage and a dream. He acquires land, marries and raises a family, wins loyal friends and makes bitter enemies, and builds a land and cattle ranching empire. Both world wars and the economic depression take their toll on his family. But his dream to create a dynasty gives him a reason to continue









