The Broken Shore (film)

The Broken Shore is a 2013 television film adaptation of the novel of the same title by Australian writer Peter Temple.

Plot

While recovering in a small coastal town from serious physical injuries he received while on duty, Detective Joe Cashin is called to investigate the death of a wealthy local man, Charles Burgoyne. As he digs further into the mystery, he uncovers secrets, betrayal and police corruption that impact everyone around him.

Cast

Don Hany as Detective Joe Cashin
Damon Herriman as Jamie Burgouyne
Claudia Karvan as Helen Castleman
Erik Thomson as Steve Villani
Anthony Hayes as Hopgood
Dan Wyllie as Dave Rebb
Robyn Nevin as Cecily Addison
Tony Briggs as Paul Dove
Wayne Blair as Bobby Walshe
Noni Hazlehurst as Sybil Cashin
Catherine McClements as Erica Burgouyne
Mitchell Butel as Liam
Rick Tonna as Ray Sarris
Jackson Tozer as TV Journalist
Xavier West as Young Joe Cashin
Marnie Reece-Wilmore as Jadeen

Production

The screenplay was written by Andrew Knight for production companies Easy Tiger Productions and Essential Media & Entertainment.

Filming took place around Port Campbell in Victoria Australia.

Screening

The movie had its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on 15 October 2013. It aired on the ABC on 2 February 2014.

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