Hawke (2010)

5.5/10 • 94 min • Drama History TV Movie

Overview

The story of Bob Hawke - Australia's most loved Prime Minister as he faces his greatest challenge: a battle within his own party. As he fights for his life, we discover his incredible transformation from a hard-drinking womanising trade union leader into a visionary world leader. For a man who once sacrificed his family to his job, he must now rely solely on his friendships and allegiances to defeat his challenger and remain in power.

Cast

Richard Roxburgh

Bob Hawke

Rachael Blake

Hazel Hawke

Felix Williamson

Paul Keating

Sacha Horler

Jean Sinclair

Asher Keddie

Blanche d'Alpuget

Patrick Brammall

Kim Beazley

Simon Maiden

Graham Richardson

Greg Saunders

Gerry Hand

Terry Norris

Clem Hawke

Julia Blake

Ellie Hawke

Josh Lawson

Grant Nihill

Paul Gleeson

Bill Hayden

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