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Underbelly: Summary

Airs Next:Nine at Wednesday 8:30 PM (60 min.)
Status:New Series
Premiered:February 13, 2008
Last Aired:May 7, 2008
Show Categories:Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Based on real events in Melbourne, Victoria, between 1995 and 2004, Underbelly tells the story of the gangland war, known as the Melbourne gangland killings, between rival factions of Melbourne's criminal underworld. This major primetime production based on true events features an all-star cast from Australia.

The series was banned from being broadcast in Victoria, Australia until the conclusion of an upcoming gangland murder trial. The order was issued on February 12, 2008 by Supreme Court judge Betty King.

The whole 13 episode series was sporadically bootlegged throughout Victoria and Australia. The first 9 episodes were being sold on DVD in markets across Victoria, such as Footscray and Queen Victoria, as early as three weeks into its initial broadcast. Roberta Williams' older daughter was known to be selling the complete 13 episodes on DVD at her Essendon School, Ava Maria in mid-March 2008. Apparently, Roberta bribed someone within the Nine Network, and obtained the complete series. Based on real events in Melbourne, Victoria, between 1995 and 2004, Underbelly tells the story of the gangland war, known as the Melbourne gangland killings, between rival factions of Melbourne's criminal underworld. This major primetime production based on true events features an all-star cast from Australia.

The series was banned from being broadcast in Victoria,...

Team Purana

Aired: Wednesday May 7, 2008

A rival plots the downfall of Mario Condello, the last remaining member of the Carlton Crew; however Mario plans a hit of his own, unaware his hitman is informing on him; Taskforce Purana is rocked when their boss becomes the latest victim; The police get enough evidence to arrest Carl Williams, ending the nine-year gangland war.

Damian Walshe-Howling: Sex Scenes (Interview)

Damian Walshe-Howling talks about the sex scenes in Underbelly.

Posted: 12/01/08
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Rodger CorserDet. Senior Sgt. Steve Owen
Caroline CraigDet. Const. Jacqui James (photos)
Gyton GrantleyCarl Williams (photos)
Kat StewartRoberta Williams (photos)
Frankie J. HoldenGarry Butterworth

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Pinkmyst
member since: Oct 19, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
It is scarey to know this is based on real events! ...Continue »
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Ho_Man
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The Bottom Line: "Go back! What was that?"
The events of the Melbourne gangland killings ...Continue »
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andy_d_75
member since: Jul 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
Underbelly is product of art imitating life.. and death, 28 deaths that inspired this incredible mini-series. Made in Melbourne, Australia with an all-star Aussie cast, Underbelly will shock, horrify, amaze and have you shaking your head in disbelief! ...Continue »
03/02/08 07:35am | report abuse