Fields of Fire

Name: Fields of Fire
Released: 1987-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Melissa Docker, Anna Hruby, Todd Boyce

TV Show · Drama

In 1939, an Englishman immigrates to Australia to find work as a cane cutter. As he adjusts to his new life and gruelling job, finding kinship with the cane cutters and the love of a kind woman, WWII pushes his life in a new direction altogether.

1987 · 1h 37m

Starring Melissa Docker, Anna Hruby, Todd Boyce

Director Robert Marchand

EPISODE 1

Episode #1.1

In 1939, Bluey arrives in the town of Silkwood in North Queensland, looking to find work as a cane cutter; Bluey and Dusty grow close; the men in the town leave to fight in WWII.
EPISODE 2

Episode #1.2

Bluey and Dusty get married, and he leaves to serve in North Africa with the rest of the cane gang; Dusty, now a nurse, leaves for her posting in New Guinea; Bluey returns to Silkwood, but is upset to find out about Dusty's posting.
EPISODE 1

Episode #2.1

In 1946, following World War II, Franco starts doing business on the black market and marries Gina. Bluey and Dusty get married after the war.
EPISODE 2

Episode #2.2

The dramatic saga continues, picking up in 1947, a time of growth, prosperity, and adjustment to life post-World War II.
EPISODE 1

Episode #3.1

In 1951, Gina and her brother Paulo have become successful cane growers. Gina is smitten by Rinaldo. The Menzies government holds an anti-communist referendum.
EPISODE 2

Episode #3.2

In 1951, Gina and her brother Paulo have become successful cane growers. Gina is smitten by Rinaldo. The Menzies government holds an anti-communist referendum.