Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here
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Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here is an Australian made-for-television movie that aired on February 7, 2011 on the Nine Network
. It is the first of three television movies in the Underbelly Files series, the other two being Infiltration and The Man Who Got Away.
It tells the true story of the murders of two Victorian Police Officers, Gary Silk
and Rodney Miller
, who were gunned down in the line of duty in 1998 and the manhunt to catch their killers.
Police Officers Gary Silk
and Rodney Miller
, who were gunned down in the line of duty in 1998, and the massive Police manhunt to catch their killers. The story centres on the investigation of the brutal murders under the direction of Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan and the Lorimer Taskforce. Tracking down the killers proved all but impossible, and it was only through outstanding detective work, dogged persistence, and sheer faith that the killers were brought to justice.
law courts, which resulted in a slightly altered version of Tell Them Lucifer was Here being broadcast in Sydney
and NSW on Monday February 7th. The version screened in NSW omitted one particular scene and changed the names of a number of individuals in the case (for example "Bandali Debs" changed to "Patrici Fabro"). However, in an oversight, the subtitles were not edited, and showed the original names.
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
. It is the first of three television movies in the Underbelly Files series, the other two being Infiltration and The Man Who Got Away.
It tells the true story of the murders of two Victorian Police Officers, Gary Silk
Silk-Miller police murders
The Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
and Rodney Miller
Silk-Miller police murders
The Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
, who were gunned down in the line of duty in 1998 and the manhunt to catch their killers.
Synopsis
Tell Them Lucifer was Here tells the true story of the cold-blooded murders of VictorianVictoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
Police Officers Gary Silk
Silk-Miller police murders
The Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
and Rodney Miller
Silk-Miller police murders
The Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
, who were gunned down in the line of duty in 1998, and the massive Police manhunt to catch their killers. The story centres on the investigation of the brutal murders under the direction of Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan and the Lorimer Taskforce. Tracking down the killers proved all but impossible, and it was only through outstanding detective work, dogged persistence, and sheer faith that the killers were brought to justice.
Alternate version
Late in 2010 the telemovie hit a legal snag as part of a pending court case in the NSWNew South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
law courts, which resulted in a slightly altered version of Tell Them Lucifer was Here being broadcast in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and NSW on Monday February 7th. The version screened in NSW omitted one particular scene and changed the names of a number of individuals in the case (for example "Bandali Debs" changed to "Patrici Fabro"). However, in an oversight, the subtitles were not edited, and showed the original names.
Cast
- Daniel Whyte as Sgt. Gary SilkSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
- Paul O'BrienPaul O'BrienPaul O'Brien is a South-African-born Australian actor.-Biography:Paul O'Brien was born on 14 April in South Africa, and grew up in Australia. He spent several years on the Gold Coast, with his family...
as Snr. Cnst. Rodney MillerSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Brett ClimoBrett ClimoBrett Climo is an Australian actor.His television credits include: Sons and Daughters, A Country Practice, The Flying Doctors, The Man from Snowy River, Pacific Drive, Murder Call, Water Rats, Blue Heelers, Stingers, All Saints and The Elephant Princess.-External links:...
as Det. Insp. Paul SheridanSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Jane AllsopJane AllsopJane Claire Allsop is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Jo Parrish on Blue Heelers.-Personal life:...
as Carmel ArthurSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Jeremy KewleyJeremy KewleyJeremy Leo Kewley is an Australian actor, based in Melbourne, who made his professional acting debut at the age of 14 in the feature film The Devil's Playground .-Early life:...
as Det. Sgt. Graeme CollinsSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Todd LasanceTodd LasanceTodd James Lasance is an Australian actor and is best known for his role as Aden Jefferies in the Australian soap opera Home And Away.-Personal life:...
as Det. Sgt. Dean ThomasSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Ditch DaveyDitch DaveyDitch Davey is an Australian actor.He was born Kristian Lind, but legally changed his name to Ditch when he was 18. Ditch came about because his older sister could not pronounce Christian, so instead she ended up calling him 'Ditchin'...
as Det. Sgt. Mick RitchieSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Christopher Bunworth as Det. Sgt. Mark ButterworthSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
- James TaylorJames TaylorJames Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000....
as Det. Sgt. Steve BeanlandSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998.... - Marshall NapierMarshall NapierMarshall James Napier is a New Zealand-born actor. He is the father of actress Jessica Napier and the uncle of actor James Napier.Before becoming an actor, Napier worked variously as an art student, factory worker and truck driver...
as Chief Comm. Neil ComrieNeil ComrieMurray Neil Comrie AO, APM , known as Neil Comrie, is a former Australian police officer. He was Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 1993 to 2001.-Police career:... - Robert TaylorRobert Taylor (Australian actor)- Biography :Taylor is best known internationally for his role in The Matrix as Agent Jones. He also appeared in the crocodile horror film Rogue and stars in Australian thriller Storm Warning and the 2009 Australian movie Coffin Rock.-Filmography:...
as Dpty. Comm. Graham SinclairNeil ComrieMurray Neil Comrie AO, APM , known as Neil Comrie, is a former Australian police officer. He was Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 1993 to 2001.-Police career:... - Greg StoneGreg StoneGreg Stone is an Australian actor who has appeared in films, television and on stage.-Biography:Stone graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney in 1983 and won a Helpmann Award and Green Room Award for Best Actor for his role of George W. Bush in David Hare’s Stuff Happens...
as Bandali Debs - Dimitri Baveas as Jason Roberts
- Annie JonesAnnie Jones (actress)Annie Jones is an Australian actress who is best known for her role as Jane Harris in the soap opera Neighbours. She has won 2 Logie Awards.-Biography:...
as Dorothy Debs - Brigid Gallacher as Nicole Debs
- Melissa Bergland as Joanne Debs
- Lee CormieLee CormieLee Cormie is an Australian actor in Melbourne, Australia mostly known for his starring roles in number 1 US Box Office hit Darkness Falls and Australian film December Boys alongside Daniel Radcliffe.-Biography:...
as Joseph Debs - Don HanyDon HanyDon Hany is an Australian award-winning actor. He is best known for his role in the series White Collar Blue, the film Lucky Miles and in the mini-series East West 101.-Biography:...
as Nik "The Russian" RadevNik RadevNikolai "The Russian" Radev was a Bulgarian refugee who became known as a career criminal in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.... - Robert Ratti as GreaseballSilk-Miller police murdersThe Silk-Miller murders was the name given to the murders of Victoria Police Officers Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia on 16 August 1998....
- Jasmine Dare as Kristy Harty
- Saara LambergSaara LambergSaara Lamberg is a Finnish actor currently working in Australia. She studied in Dartington College of Arts, England, and graduated with a BA Theatre and Choreographic Practices degree in 2007. In 2010 she pioneered the new 'Artist in Residence' programme in Australia's oldest art centre,...
as Sabrina (German backpacker)