The Postcard Bandit

The story of notorious Australian bank robber Brendan Abbott, who according to the myth, sent postcards to authorities hot on his trail while on the run across the country.

2003

Action·Crime·Drama·TV Movie

1h 46min

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Top Billed Cast

Tom Long
Brenden James Abbott
Brett Stiller
Glenn Abbott
Matthew Le Nevez
Aaron Reynolds
Geneviève Lemon
Nola
Simon Burke
Thomas
Helen Dallimore
Gina
Tasma Walton
Frankie
Anthony Phelan
Beaman
Richard Piper
Campbell
Simon Maiden
Pritchard
Mel Rogan
Diane Abbott
Annie Byron
Thelma Abbott
Yutaka Izumihara
Masao Ayuda
Rob Steele
Gina's Grandad
Martin Broome
Hippie Dave
Ian Bliss
Potter
James Reyne
James Reyne
Steve Rodgers
Branch Manager #1
Ned Manning
Branch Manager #2
Rudi Baker
WA Police Officer

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