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The Dirtwater Dynasty (1988)

A saga as bold as the heart of Australia.

1 season5 episodes100 min per episode★ 8.2 · 218 votes

• Drama

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.

First aired

April 9, 1988

Last episode

May 7, 1988

Network

10

Country of origin

Australia