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The Straits (2012)

TV Series ★ 6.2 55 min

Drama Crime

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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Quick facts

Released
February 2, 2012
Runtime
55 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt2057856
Country
Australia
Language
English
Studio
Matchbox Pictures

Themes

Cast

Brian Cox Brian Cox Harry Montebello Rena Owen Rena Owen Kitty Montebello Aaron Fa'aoso Aaron Fa'aoso Noel Montebello Jimi Bani Jimi Bani Marou Montebello Firass Dirani Firass Dirani Gary Montebello Susannah Bayes-Morton Susannah Bayes-Morton Sissi Montebello Emma Lung Emma Lung Lola Andy Anderson Andy Anderson Vince

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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 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.
Who stars in The Straits?
The Straits stars Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani.
When was The Straits released?
The Straits is a 2012 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch The Straits?
You can watch The Straits with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.