Spyforce

Spyforce (1971)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Creator: Roger Mirams
  • First Air Date: 1971-08-08
  • Last Air Date: 1973-02-02
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 42
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Network: Nine Network
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Summary

Spyforce was an Australian TV series produced from 1971 to 1973, based upon the adventures of Australian Military Intelligence operatives in the South West Pacific during World War II. It was produced by the Nine Network in conjunction with Paramount Pictures. The series centres on the action and adventures of lead actor Jack Thompson's character Erskine, and his main support character, Peter Sumner's Gunthar Haber. It was the first lead role for Jack Thompson. The two are part of an elite unit of special operatives, the Special Intelligence Unit, and their adventures are loosely based upon those of the real Services Reconnaissance Department who often operated behind Japanese-held lines during the war. Unlike most previous war films, Spyforce deliberately steered away from the notion that the United States was solely responsible for Japan's defeat, and highlights the important role Australian forces played in the defeat of the Imperial Japanese Army. Producer Roger Mirams was also careful to avoid stereotypes of the genre, and tired formulas for the battle scenes. The idea appealed to American producers Paramount Pictures, who backed creator Roger Mirams to begin production without having seen a script. He made the pilot episode, "Spy Catcher", which impressed Paramount, and the Nine Network immediately bought the local rights. The first episode aired in Sydney on 8 August 1971, and the rest of Australia on 26 August 1971. It was originally intended to produce 26 episodes, but following the success of the first series, Mirams held talks with both Nine Network and Paramount Pictures, who backed him for a second series. In all 42 episodes were produced. The series was last aired on Australian television in Adelaide on 21 September 1976, but has been re-run several times since.

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Spyforce Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1971-08-02
42 Episodes

Spyforce Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1The General60 min
Season 1Episode 2Death Railway60 min
Season 1Episode 3Portuguese Man Of War60 min
Season 1Episode 4The Prisoner60 min
Season 1Episode 5The Bridge60 min
Season 1Episode 6The Trader60 min
Season 1Episode 7The Escape60 min
Season 1Episode 827 Hours60 min
Season 1Episode 9The Volunteers (1)60 min
Season 1Episode 10The Volunteers (2)60 min
Season 1Episode 11The Countess60 min
Season 1Episode 12The Cripple60 min
Season 1Episode 13The Assassin60 min
Season 1Episode 14The Tunku60 min
Season 1Episode 15The Gunner60 min
Season 1Episode 16The Saviour (1)60 min
Season 1Episode 17The Saviour (2)60 min
Season 1Episode 18The Samurai60 min
Season 1Episode 19The Bunker60 min
Season 1Episode 20Reilley's Army60 min
Season 1Episode 21The Courier60 min
Season 1Episode 22The Doctor60 min
Season 1Episode 23The Major60 min
Season 1Episode 24The Lovers60 min
Season 1Episode 25The Chase60 min
Season 1Episode 26The Diplomat60 min
Season 1Episode 27The District Commissioner60 min
Season 1Episode 28The Troupers60 min
Season 1Episode 29The Encounter60 min
Season 1Episode 30The Breakout60 min
Season 1Episode 31The Interrogator60 min
Season 1Episode 32The Raiders60 min
Season 1Episode 33The Forger60 min
Season 1Episode 34The Correspondent60 min
Season 1Episode 35The Double Agent60 min
Season 1Episode 36The Misfits60 min
Season 1Episode 37The Mission60 min
Season 1Episode 38The Journey60 min
Season 1Episode 39The Decoy60 min
Season 1Episode 40The Murder60 min
Season 1Episode 41The Trail60 min
Season 1Episode 42The Rolls That Went To War60 min
  • Bill Hunter

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  • Max Cullen

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  • Jack Thompson

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  • Wi Kuki Kaa

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  • Redmond Phillips

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  • Peter Sumner

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Writing Ralph W. Peterson Writer

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