Bangkok Hilton (1989)
Overview
This classic Australian mini series was originally broadcast in 1989 as three 90 minute episodes and tells the story of a young woman who goes in search of the father she has never known. Her search takes her from Australia to England and then on to Bangkok. There she meets up with a charming young man, Arkie Regan, who plants drugs in her luggage and leaves her to her fate when the authorities find them during a routine search at the airport. Following her imprisonment in the notorious Bangkok Hilton prison she awaits the decision of the authorities on whether she should face the death penalty.
Where to watch Bangkok Hilton
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Xumo Play | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — | — |
| Canada | Plex | — | — |
| Australia | Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Plex | — | — |
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What is Bangkok Hilton about?
This classic Australian mini series was originally broadcast in 1989 as three 90 minute episodes and tells the story of a young woman who goes in search of the father she has never known. Her search takes her from Australia to England and then on to Bangkok. There she meets up with a charming young man, Arkie Regan, who plants drugs in her luggage and leaves her to her fate when the authorities find them during a routine search at the airport. Following her imprisonment in the notorious Bangkok Hilton prison she awaits the decision of the authorities on whether she should face the death penalty. Bangkok Hilton is a Drama series, first aired on 1989-11-05, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Bangkok Hilton worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bangkok Hilton 6.9 out of 10 from 55 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bangkok Hilton?
In the United States, Bangkok Hilton is free to watch on Plex and Xumo Play. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Cast
- Nicole Kidman as Katrina Stanton
- Denholm Elliott as Hal Stanton
- Hugo Weaving as Richard Carlisle
- Jerome Ehlers as Arkie Ragan
- Judy Morris as Catherine Faulkner
- Norman Kaye as George McNair
- Joy Smithers as Mandy Engels
- Noah Taylor as Billy Engels
- Lewis Fiander as James Stanton
- Gerda Nicolson as Lady Faulkner
- Richard Carter as Detective King
- Pauline Chan as Pretty Warden
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Sources
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