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A corrupt premier's lies unravel in Australia's most explosive political trial.
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Joh's Jury (1993)

courtroom chaospolitical corruption90s Australian grit

Overview

DramaTV Movie

Dramatisation of the 1991 perjury trial of former Queensland state Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

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Content warning
based on true storyaustraliacourtroom

Standout Aspects

Acting

John Jarratt's slimy turn as a corrupt cop.

Direction

Ken Cameron makes bureaucracy feel like a thriller.

Writing

Dialogue pulled straight from actual court transcripts.

Best for:Solo: History buffs who love watching powerful people squirm.·Binge: Pair with other Australian political scandals.·Rewatch: Catch the lies you missed first time.
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Director

Ken Cameron

ReleasedFeb 16, 1993
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Southern Star

Top Cast

Simon Bossell

Simon Bossell

Matthew

Penny Cook

Penny Cook

Penny

Julie Hamilton

Julie Hamilton

Thelma

John Howard

John Howard

Hedley

Elaine Hudson

Elaine Hudson

Val

John Jarratt

John Jarratt

Kev

Malcolm Kennard

Malcolm Kennard

Luke

Rebecca Rigg

Rebecca Rigg

Madonna

John Sheerin

John Sheerin

Dave

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Brad

Norman Yemm

Norman Yemm

Kevin

Graeme Blundell

Graeme Blundell

Nicholas Cowdery

Russell Newman

Russell Newman

Robert Greenwood

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The real trial exposed systemic corruption in Queensland's National Party government that had ruled for 32 years.

Trivia

Bjelke-Petersen was so notorious that 'Joh' became shorthand for rural political corruption across Australia.

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