Barracuda (TV series)

Barracuda
GenreMiniseries
Created byChristos Tsiolkas
Written by
  • Blake Ayshford
  • Belinda Chayko
Directed byRobert Connolly
Starring
ComposerBryony Marks
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Producers
  • Tony Ayres
  • Amanda Higgs
CinematographyStefan Duscio
EditorRodrigo Balart
Production companyMatchbox Pictures
Original release
NetworkABC
Release10 July (2016-07-10) –
31 July 2016 (2016-07-31)
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Barracuda is an Australian drama miniseries, first broadcast on ABC TV starting 10 July 2016.[1] The series is based on Barracuda, the 2013 novel by Australian author Christos Tsiolkas, which explores a brutal clash of cultures, dreams and expectations and the relentless demands that are placed upon young athletes, their families, friends, schools and coaches.[2]

Barracuda is written by Blake Ayshford and Belinda Chayko and directed by Robert Connolly. It is produced by Tony Ayres and Amanda Higgs with Christos Tsiolkas as associate producer. The series is a Matchbox Pictures production in association with ABC Television, Screen Australia and Film Victoria.

  1. ^ Knox, David. "Airdate: Barracuda – TV Tonight". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  2. ^ Knox, David. "ABC Upfronts 2016: Cleverman, Barracuda & 50 Years of Play School. – TV Tonight". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 27 October 2016.