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The Straits (2012)

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Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.

First Air Date
February 2, 2012
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Rating
6.2/10 (6 votes)

Cast: Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani, Firass Dirani, Susannah Bayes-Morton, Emma Lung, Andy Anderson

Network: ABC TV
Production: Matchbox Pictures
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The Straits

6.2
55 min

Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired2/2/2012
Last Aired3/29/2012
Seasons1
Episodes10
LanguageEnglish
CountryAustralia
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10

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55m

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2012

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Cast

BC

Brian Cox

as Harry Montebello

RO

Rena Owen

as Kitty Montebello

AF

Aaron Fa'aoso

as Noel Montebello

JB

Jimi Bani

as Marou Montebello

FD

Firass Dirani

as Gary Montebello

SB

Susannah Bayes-Morton

as Sissi Montebello

EL

Emma Lung

as Lola

AA

Andy Anderson

as Vince

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Seasons

1 seasons
Series 1
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2012

10 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Straits about?

Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your ave…

How many seasons does The Straits have?

1

How many episodes does The Straits have?

10

Is The Straits still running?

No, it ended in 2012.

When did The Straits first air?

February 2, 2012

Who stars in The Straits?

Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso

What genre is The Straits?

Drama, Crime

Where can I watch The Straits?

Spectrum On Demand