The Great Bookie Robbery (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, The Great Bookie Robbery is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. On 21st April 1976, gunmen held up more than 50 members of Melbourne’s venerable Victorian club, escaping with several million dollars in untraceable cash. The robbery had been so brilliantly planned and executed that police were left without a single clue–and so strict was the robbers’ code of silence that not even the underworld was aware of their identities.
Who’s in it. The Great Bookie Robbery stars John Bach as Mike Power, Catherine Wilkin as Carol Power, Gary Day as Col Reynolds and Bruno Lawrence as Cracka Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Great Bookie Robbery has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Bookie Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Bookie Robbery tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Bookie Robbery (1986)?
- In AU, The Great Bookie Robbery is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Bookie Robbery worth watching?
- The Great Bookie Robbery holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Bookie Robbery?
- The Great Bookie Robbery stars John Bach, Catherine Wilkin, Gary Day, Bruno Lawrence and Andy Anderson.
- When was The Great Bookie Robbery released?
- The Great Bookie Robbery was released in 1986.