Police Rescue
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Police Rescue is an Australian television series which originally aired on ABC TV between 1989 and 1996. It was produced by ABC and Southern Star Xanadu in association with the BBC.[1]
Apart from the 61 episodes, there was a 90-minute pilot episode (first screened in 1989) as well as a feature film in 1994, starring Zoe Carides.
The series dealt with the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad based in Sydney and their work attending to various incidents from road accidents to train crashes. The show was very well received for the first four series, however a decline in ratings by the commencement of the 1996 series saw the cancellation of the show, following an almost epitaph in the final three episodes.
Police Rescue was shown in the United Kingdom first on BBC1 and later on Sky One, in the Czech Republic as Záchranáři on TV Nova, in South Africa as "Noodroep" (dubbed in Afrikaans), in parts of Italy as Polizia Squadra Soccorso on T9, in France on TF1 as Sydney Police, in Germany on VOX as Police Rescue – Gefährlicher Einsatz, in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark on the United Kingdom-based TV3, and in the Republic of Ireland on RTÉ.
Cast
Main
| Actor/actress | Character | Rank | Tenure | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sweet | Steve "Mickey" McClintock | Sergeant | 1989–1996 | 01–61 + Pilot Episode & Feature Film |
| Sonia Todd | Georgia Rattray | Constable/Senior Constable/Sergeant | 1989-1996 | 01–61 + Pilot Episode & Feature Film |
| Tim McKenzie | Peter "Ridgy" Ridgeway | Sergeant | 1989-1990 | 01-13 + Pilot Episode |
| John Clayton | Bill Adams | Inspector | 1989–1996 | 01–61 + Pilot Episode & Feature Film |
| Marshall Napier | Fred "Frog" Catteau | Sergeant | 1989–1992 | 01-19 + Pilot Episode |
| Peter Browne | Trevor "Sootie" Coledale | Constable | 1989–1990 | 01-14 + Pilot Episode |
| Doug Scroope | Percy "Ptomaine" Warren | Constable | 1989-1993 | 01-32 + Pilot Episode |
| Steve Bastoni | Yiannis "Angel" Angelopoulos | Constable/Senior Constable | 1990-1996 | 01-61 + Feature Film |
| Steve Bisley | Kevin "Nipper" Harris | Senior Sergeant | 1992-1995 | 14-42 |
| Belinda Cotterill | Sharyn Elliott | 1992–1994, 1996 | 14-39, 53-61 + Feature Film | |
| Tammy MacIntosh | Kathy Orland | Constable | 1992-1995 | 14-52 + Feature Film |
| Jeremy Callaghan | Brian Morley | Constable | 1992-1995 | 19-52 + Feature Film |
| Ada Nicodemou | Anastasia Skouras | 1994-1995 | 40-52 | |
| Frank Holden | Glenn "Spider" Webb | Senior Sergeant | 1994-1996 | 43-61 |
| Zoe Carides | Lorrie "Flash" Gordon | Constable | 1994 | Feature Film Only |
| Salvatore Coco | Joe Cardillo | Constable | 1996 | 53-61 |
| Leah Purcell | Tracy Davis | Constable | 1996 | 53-61 |
Recurring minor cast
| Actor/actress | Character | Rank | Tenure | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Armstrong | Des McClintock | Mickey Ex-Wife | 1990-1991 | |
| Deborah Kennedy | Bronwyn Catteau | 1990-1992 | 3 episodes | |
| Harold Hopkins | Tony Fuller | NARC Detective | 1990-1992 | |
| Gia Carides | Helena Angelopoulos | 1992-1993 | 7 episodes | |
| Lani John Tupu | David Goldberg | 1992 | Season 2 | |
| Daniel Rigney | Constable Lohmeier | Constable | 1993 | Season 3 |
Guests
| Actor/actress | Character | Tenure | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan David Lee | Simmo | 1994 | TV movie: "Police Rescue in Action" |
| Anne Tenney | Katie McCarthy | 1991 | Season 1, episode 9 :"One for Dad" |
| Bec Cartwright | Emma | 1992 | Season 2, episode 9: "Reasons to Live" |
| Ben Mendelsohn | Dean Forman | 1995 | Season 4, episode 13: "Wild Card" |
| Bob Baines | Frank Williams | 1991 | Season 1, episode 13: "By the Book" |
| Cate Blanchett | Mrs Haines / Vivian | 1993 | Season 3. episode 5: "The Loaded Boy" & TV movie: "Police Rescue In Action" |
| Celia Ireland | Lachlan's mother | 1992 | Season 2, episode 2: "Sugar" |
| Claudia Black | Julia | 1993 | Season 3, episode: "Double Illusion" |
| Colleen Anne Fitzpatrick | Fay McClintock | 1992; 1993 | Season 2–3, 2 episodes |
| Colin Friels | Lew Campbell | 1992 | Season 2, 1 episode |
| Damian de Montemas | Greg | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Darren Gilshenan | Nick | 1993 | Season 3, episode: "Wild Goose Chase" |
| David Field | Paul | 1992 | Season 2, 1 episode |
| Debra Byrne | Maria Mellick / Tricia Mellick | 1991; 1992 | Season 1-2, 2 episodes |
| Fiona Corke | Sandra | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Gabrielle Fitzpatrick | The Waitress | 1991 | Season 1, episode: "Mates" |
| Gennie Nevinson | Alice Mortimer | 1993 | Season 3, episode 12: "Double Illusion" |
| Jessica Napier | Therese / Tracey / Zoe | 1991; 1996 | Season 1, 2 episodes: "L.P.G.", "One for Dad" Season 5, episode: "The Only Constant" |
| Joel Edgerton | Andy | 1995 | Season 4, episode 13: "Wild Card" |
| John Jarratt | Dave | 1994 | Season 4, episode 9: "Public Mischief" |
| John Noble | Sergeant | 1991 | Season 1, episode 10: "Hostage" |
| Judith McGrath | Hazel | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Justin Rosniak | Sam | 1993–1996 | Season 3–5, 4 episodes |
| Kim Krejus | Bernadette Kelly | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Kristy Wright | Cassie | 1994 | Season 4, episode 4 |
| Leeanna Walsman | Debbie | 1996 | Season 5, 1 episode |
| Marnie Reece-Wilmore | Danni | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Melissa Jaffer | Gwen | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Melissa Tkautz | Helen Catteau | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Michael Denkha | First Mate | 1996 | Season 5, 1 episode |
| Miranda Otto | Amanda | 1995 | Season 4, episode: "On the Outer" |
| Nash Edgerton | Alex's mate | 1994 | TV movie: "Police Rescue in Action" |
| Peter Phelps | Alex Willis | 1996 | Season 5, 3 episodes |
| Peter Whitford | Russell | 1992 | Season 2, episode 6: "Stakeout" |
| Philip Quast | Bob Harrison | 1991 | Season 1, episode 1: "Mates" |
| Rel Hunt | Dog / Hugo | 1993; 1994 | Season 3, episode 8: "Speeding", TV movie: "Police Rescue in Action" |
| Richard Carter | Vic Wilson | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Ritchie Singer | Daryl | 1989 | Pilot |
| Rob Carlton | Young Prisoner | 1992 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Robert Mammone | Truck Driver | 1992 | Season 2, 1 episode |
| Roxane Wilson | Tessa | 1996 | Season 5, episode 9: "That Only Constant" |
| Roy Billing | Myer | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Russell Crowe | Constable Tom 'Bomber' Young | 1992 | Season 2, episode 2: "The Right Stuff" |
| Shane Connor | Geoff | 1992 | Season 2, episode 13: "Heartbeat" |
| Sharyn Hodgson | Kerry | 1998 | 1 episode |
| Simon Lyndon | Matt | 1996 | Season 5, 1 episode |
| Steve Le Marquand | Youth | 1993 | Season 3, 1 episode |
| Steven Vidler | Scuderi | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Susan Lyons | Janet | 1995 | Season 4, 1 episode |
| Susan Prior | Debra | 1996 | Season 5, 1 episode |
| Tara Morice | Jenny | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Tim Campbell | Hugo | 1996 | Season 5, episode 6: "Double Jeopardy " |
| Tony Bonner | Paul | 1992 | Season 2, 1 episode |
| Wynn Roberts | Anthony Mason | 1991 | Season 1, 1 episode |
| Zoe Carides | Constable Lorrie 'Flash' Gordon | 1994 | TV movie: "Police Rescue in Action" |
Episodes
Pilot movie
In mid-1989, Southern Star Xanadu broadcast the pilot episode of Police Rescue via the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The 90-minute telemovie established the background of the protagonist of the series, Sergeant "Mickey" McClintock (Gary Sweet). Several issues were raised in the pilot, such as women's discrimination, sexism and street violence. The plot evolved around the entrance of the first woman member to the Police Rescue Squad, Constable Georgia Rattray (Sonia Todd) and then the search for a missing boy in Sydney's sewer system.[2] Template:Episode table
Season 1 (1991)
The telemovie was well received and spawned the series of Police Rescue, which carried on shortly after the pilot. Template:Episode table
Season 2 (1992)
Season 3 (1993)
Feature Film and TV Special (1994)
Season 4 (1995)
Season 5 (1996)
Home Media
Between 1993-1994 Village Roadshow Released Selected Episodes on VHS.
In 1994 CIC-TAFT Video Released Police Rescue (The Movie) on VHS.
The First Police Rescue DVD Release was in November 2006 With Season One Released. The Following year Warner Vision Released Seasons 2 and 2 in April 2007 and In July 2007 the Final Seasons 4 and 5 were Released.
The Second Police Rescue DVD Release was in November 2017 with Via Vision Entertainment Re-Releasing Police Rescue as a Complete Boxset (Seasons 1-5 + Pilot Movie)
As Of 7 Nov 2024 - Police Rescue: The Movie (1994) is still not available on DVD.
As Of 7 Nov 2024 - Police Rescue: In Action is still not available on DVD.
In July 2019, the Seven Network released the complete first season and second season of Police Rescue via video on demand on 7plus.[3]
VHS Releases
| Title | Format | Ep # | Tapes | Region (Australia) | Special Features | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mates and Hostages | VHS | Series 1, Episode 1&10 | 01 | 1993 | None | Village Roadshow |
| Mad Dog and by the Book | VHS | Series 1, Episode 5&13 | 01 | - | None | Village Roadshow |
| Judgement Day and Reasons to Live | VHS | Series 2, Episodes 5&9 | 01 | - | None | Village Roadshow |
| Police Rescue: The Movie | VHS | Film | 01 | 1994 | None | CIC-TAFT Home Video |
DVD Releases
| Title | Format | Ep # | Discs/Tapes | Region 4 (Australia) | Special Features | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Rescue: Season One | DVD | 13 | 4 | 26 November 2006 | 90-minute pilot episode | Warner Vision |
| Police Rescue: Season Two | DVD | 13 | 4 | 9 April 2007 | None | Warner Vision |
| Police Rescue: Season Three | DVD | 13 | 4 | 9 April 2007 | None | Warner Vision |
| Police Rescue: Season Four (Part 1) | DVD | 11 | 3 | 9 July 2007 | None | Warner Vision |
| Police Rescue: Season Four (Part 2) | DVD | 11 | 3 | 9 July 2007 | None | Warner Vision |
| Police Rescue: The Complete Collection | DVD | 61 | 18 | 22 November 2017 | 90-minute pilot episode | Via Vision Entertainment |
| Police Rescue: The Complete Collection | DVD | 61 | 18 | 07 August 2024 (Re-Release) | 90-minute pilot episode | Via Vision Entertainment |
Online Streaming
Police Rescue is currently streaming on multiple streaming around the world.
7plus Australia - Streaming Police Rescue Seasons 01-05.
10Play Australia - Streaming Police Rescue Season 01-05.
Amazon Prime - Streaming Police Rescue Seasons 01-05.
| Title | Format | Episodes # | Broadcast | Streaming Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature Length Pilot | Streaming | Pilot | N/A | Not Available |
| Police Rescue (Season 01) | Streaming | Episodes 13 | 7plus (Australia)
10Play (Australia) Amazon Prime (Worldwide) |
Currently Streaming |
| Police Rescue (Season 02) | Streaming | Episodes 13 | 7plus (Australia)
10Play (Australia) Amazon Prime (Worldwide) |
Currently Streaming |
| Police Rescue (Season 03) | Streaming | Episodes 13 | 7plus (Australia)
10Play (Australia) Amazon Prime (Worldwide) |
Currently Streaming |
| Police Rescue (Season 04) | Streaming | Episodes 22 | 7plus (Australia)
10Play (Australia) Amazon Prime (Worldwide) |
Currently Streaming |
Police Rescue Collectibles
| Title | Author | Format | Content # | Australia Release | Bonus Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Rescue 1 | Bill Green | Book | Novelisation of Series 1, Episodes 1, 4, 5 | 1992 | None |
| Police Rescue 2 | Bill Green | Book | Novelisation of Series 1, Episodes 8, 10, 11 | 1992 | TBA |
| Police Rescue 3 | Jack Bridson | Book | Novelisation of Series 2, Episodes 5, 11, 13 | 1993 | TBA |
| Police Rescue: Omnibus- Edition | Bill Green, Jack Bridson | Book (combines Police Rescue 1, 2, 3) | 1993 | Cast Photo | |
| Police Rescue: Souvenir Special | Nic Place (editor) | Magazine | Behind the Scenes | 1993 | Cast Posters and Cast Photos. |
| Police Rescue: The Movie | Bill Green | Book | Novelisation of the Feature Film | 1994 | TBA |
| Police Rescue: Trading Card | Trading Card | Featuring Gary Sweet | N/A | None |
References
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- ↑ "Police Rescue – By the Book". AustralianScreen.com.au.
- ↑ Ed. Scott Murray, "Australia on the Small Screen 1970–1995", Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p130.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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- Police Rescue at Internet Movie Database
- Police Rescue: The Movie at Internet Movie Database
- WarnerVision
- Police Rescue at epguides
External links
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- Police Rescue at the National Film and Sound Archive
- Police Rescue – "By the Book" at Australian Screen Online
- Police Rescue – "Mates" at Australian Screen Online
- Police Rescue: The Film at Oz Movies
- Rescue Bahawalpur – "By urdu Wikipedia" at Pakistan Screen Online
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- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- 1980s Australian drama television series
- Television shows set in Sydney
- 1989 Australian television series debuts
- 1996 Australian television series endings
- Police procedural television series
- Television series by Endemol Shine Australia