Name: Devil's Playground
Released: 2014-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Malcolm Kennard, John Noble, Jack Thompson

TV Show · Drama · Crime

The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi’s classic film, The Devil’s Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church’s attempts to cover it up. Tom’s quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.

2014 · 45m

Starring Malcolm Kennard, John Noble, Jack Thompson

Director Rachel Ward

EPISODE 1

I Will Bring Fire Onto This Earth

In 1988, psychiatrist Tom Allen recuperates from the death of his wife and an ill-fated love affair; when a boy at the local Catholic school goes missing, many in the community are questioned.
EPISODE 2

The Tail of the Serpent

Father Andrassi becomes a new client of Tom's; Quaid starts to question the secrets kept within his church.
EPISODE 3

He Maketh My Way Perfect

Quaid investigates the allegations made by Margaret and Brendan; Brendon infiltrates Tom's world when he meets his son; Elliot becomes the target of unwanted attention.
EPISODE 4

The Forgiveness of Sins

After Tom takes his concerns to Bishop McNally, he finds his house has been broken into; another boy goes missing.
EPISODE 5

The Whirlwind and the Storm

Tom's past is under public scrutiny and his life is being threatened; Bishop Quaid reveals his investigation to Margaret; Alice learns the truth.
EPISODE 6

Matthew 18:6

Tom confronts Bishop McNally; Margaret, Tom and Quaid attempt to end the church's corruption.

Malcolm Kennard

Joe Kelly
John Noble

Bishop McNally
Jack Thompson

Cardinal Neville
Simon Burke

Tom Allen
Morgan Davies

Bridie Allen
Leon Ford

Brother Warner
Ben Hall

Finton Kelly
Andrew McFarlane

Father Andrassi
Don Hany

Bishop Quaid
Anna Lise Phillips

Alice Kelly
Rachel Ward

Director

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Devil's Playground

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The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi’s classic film, The Devil’s Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church’s attempts to cover it up. Tom’s quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.

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