Court room drama following Alf Hanlon in the 1900s
1) In Defence of Minnie Dean (21/07/1984)
In defending the notorious child murderess, Minnie Dean, Hanlon discovers he has taken on more than he bargained for.
Alf Hanlon David Gwillim
Minnie Dean Robyn Nevin
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
Justice Williams Bruce Allpress
Joe Hanan Philip Holder
Ruby Hudson Liddy Holloway
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Mr Hudson Jim MacFarlane
MacDonald Jeffrey
Thomas Hall David Cameron
Esther Wallis Kim Pickett
Sergeant McGrath Alan Jervis
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
2) In Defence of Hugh Sweeney
Bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of a woman lead Hanlon on an interesting investigation.
Alf Hanlon David Gwillim
Polly Hanion Sylvia Rands
Justice Williams Bruce Allpress
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Claude White Michael McGrath
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Charles Hanlon Lewis Martin
Sweeney Marshall Napier
Switallis Ross Jolly
Constable Carmody Sebastian Stride
Jack Hanion John Henry
Anstruther Kenneth Prebble
Dr Blomfield Wally Green
Mrs Velenski Christine Chronis
Mallard Jonathan Hardy
Krefts Gary Stalker
Davey White Timothy Lee
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
3) In Defence of Charles Clements
As the turn of the century nears, Hanlon finds his legal career thrown into disarray by the demands of a madman.
Alf Hanlon David Gwillim
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
Justice Williams Bruce Allpress
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Claude White Michael McGrath
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Joe Hanlon Philip Holder
Mr Hudson Jim MacFarlane
Charles Clements Frank Whitten
Constance Larnach Caroline Claver
Maggie Clements Eileen Glover
Mrs Clements Donna Clark
Willie Clements Damian Collins
Richard Seddon Bill Le Marquand
Truby King Norman Fletcher
Justice Denniston lan Johnstone.
Magistrate Alex Trousdell
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
4) In Defence of Thomas Caradoc Kerry
Hanlon uncovers a fraud with social implications, while at home things begin to turn sour.
Alf Hanlon David Gwillim
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Claude White Michael McGrath
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Joe Hanlon Philip Holder
Charles Hanlon Lewis Martin
Jack Hanlon John Henry
Justice Denniston Ian Johnstone
Captain Kerry Jeremy Stephens
Skerrett Patrick Smyth
Mumford Robin Dene
Freke Andrew Hawthorn
Martindale Mervyn Glue
Captain Willis David McKenzie
Myers Chic Littlewood
Harper Ted Bryant
Harvey John Watson
Stringer David Peppiatt
Ethel Benjamin Judith Gibson
Richard Seddon Bill Le Marquand
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
5) In Defence of Stott and Bromley
Personal tragedy and a racial prejudice case see Hanlon facing defeat on two fronts.
All Hanlon David Gwillim
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Claude White Michael McGrath
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Justice Williams Bruce Allpress
Chang Peter Chin
Stott Michael Watson
Bromley Freddie Hemara
Sergeant Tilly Richard Mons
Mr Bromley David Telford
Mrs Bromley Esther Davis
Ethel Benjamin Judith Gibson
Ruby Hudson Liddy Holloway
Ambrose Hudson Kari Bradley
Chandler Alex Van Dam
Redditt Martyn Duffy
Moore Richard Poore
Warder Norman Fairley
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
6) In Defence of Shue Hock: Hanlon finds himself at the crossroads of law and love in a strange city.
All Hanion David Gwillim
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Jack Hanlon Bill Ewens
Julia Eastwood Joanne Mildenhall
Justice Edwards Antony Groser
Shue Hock Peter Brunt
Meade John Banas
Tole Bill Johnson
Doreen Hanlon Sarah Dunn
Chang Peter Chin
Elliot Michael Hurst
Clive Eastwood David Weatherley
Findlay Ernie Stanley
Harry Powell Ron Rodger
Mrs Powell Helena Ross
Doctor Bryan Johnson
Auckland detective Paul Minifie
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
7) Hanlon In Defence
All of Hanlon's pre-eminent courtroom skills cannot aid him in a personal defence and decision. (Final)
Alf Hanlon David Gwillim
Polly Hanlon Sylvia Rands
JFM Fraser Ken Blackburn
Jack Hanlon Bill Ewens
Charles Hanlon Lewis Martin
Elizabeth Hanlon Kate Harcourt
Mrs Hudson Alma Woods
Joe Hanlon Philip Holder
Justice Williams Bruce Allpress
Claude White Michael McGrath
Elliot Michael Hurst
Julia Eastwood Joanne Mildernhall
Clive Eastwood David Weatherley
Evelyn Eastwood Maggie Maxwell
Chang Peter Chin
Mrs Crosier Bridget Armstrong
Mr Crosier Peter Morgan
Harry Powell Ron Rodger
Mrs Powell Helena Ross
Doreen Hanion Sarah Dunn
Writer KEN CATRAN
Producer LEX VAN OS
Director WAYNE TOURELL
A book was released alongside the series:
Hanlon: A Case Book by series writer Ken Catran
Published in 1985.
Script
One of these turned up for sale on ebay in the states, wonder how it ended up over there....
Production Manager Brian Walden sent some pictures of work on set in and around Omaru. Brian believes they were take by either Michael O’Connor (camera man from Christchurch) or David Caldwell.
Oamaru building_stands in for the Invercargill Courtroom
Oamaru stands in for The original Dunedin railway station
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