A coronial inquiry confirmed that Harold Holt accidentally drowned, yet conspiracy theories about his disappearance persist.
Synopsis
A coronial inquiry confirmed that Harold Holt accidentally drowned, yet conspiracy theories about his disappearance persist.
Synopsis
Harold Holt, Australia's Prime Minister, vanished on December 17, 1967, while swimming at Cheviot Beach. His disappearance remains one of the most notable events in Australian political history. A coronial inquiry later ruled that he accidentally drowned. However, speculation persists about his fate, including theories of espionage. Using re-enactments and eyewitness accounts, the film presents Holt's final months, marked by political tension and personal turmoil. Normie Rowe portrays Holt, alongside Nicholas Hope as William McMahon and Tony Llewellyn-Jones as John McEwen.
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Why Watch
- Meet Harold Holt, the Prime Minister who vanished.
- See re-enactments of the day Holt disappeared.
- Follow the political reactions to Holt's disappearance.
Did You Know
- Harold Holt disappeared on December 17, 1967, while swimming.
- The documentary features a cast of 10 actors portraying key figures.
- It was created by Peter Butt and broadcast on ABC in 2008.
- The film has a runtime of 55 minutes.
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Peter Butt directed The Prime Minister Is Missing.
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The Prime Minister Is Missing was released in 2008.
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The duration of The Prime Minister Is Missing is 55 minutes.
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