

TV series
The Day of the Roses
1998, English, on 10.
On January 18th, 1977, a crowded commuter train heading for Sydney, came off the track and struck the pillars of an overhead road bridge, crushing part of the train and killing 83 passengers and injuring more than 200 others. This story follows the coronial inquiry into the crash with flash-backs to the main story, and the efforts of the rescuers to free the injured victims.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 110 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 19 October 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gigi EdgleyErica Watson · 2 ep
- Paul MercurioBryan Gordon · 2 ep
- Helen DallimoreAnnette Gordon · 2 ep
- Rebecca GibneyMargaret Warby · 2 ep
- John BachTom Weir · 2 ep
- Stephen CurryRescuer · 2 ep
- Chris BettsSgt. Merv Masterson · 2 ep
- Carol BurnsGreta · 2 ep
- Aaron BlabeyDr White · 2 ep
- Cormac CostelloMichael "Scotty" McInally · 2 ep
- Peter O'BrienBoris Osman · 2 ep
- Damian PikeConstable Garry Raymond · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 October 1998
- Last aired
- 19 October 1998
- Network
- 10
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Day of the Roses is based on
The Day of the Roses is based on a true story.
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The Day of the Roses: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Day of the Roses are there?
The Day of the Roses has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 110 minutes each.
Is The Day of the Roses finished?
Yes. The Day of the Roses ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
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What is The Day of the Roses based on?
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