Tracks of Glory

Tracks of Glory is a 1992 Australian mini series set in 1903 about Major Taylor's visit to Australia and his rivalry with Australian cycler Don Walker.[1]

Tracks of Glory
English version DVD cover
GenreMini-series
Written byTony Morphett
Directed byMarcus Cole
StarringPhil Morris
Cameron Daddo
Richard Roxburgh
Nicholas Eadie
Justine Clarke
Country of originAustralia
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes2
Production
Producer(s)Damien Parer
Paul Barron
Running time2 x 90 mins
Production company(s)Barron Entertainment
Seven Network
Paragon Entertainment Corporation
DistributorCarolco Television
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release5 July 1992

The budget was around $5 million. The script was based on a book Major Taylor Down Under by Jim Fitzpatrick.[2]

References

  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford University Press, 1996 p242
  2. "Major Taylor Down Under on Tracks of Glory by Jim Fitzpatrick" Essay accessed 30 June 2013


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