Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here
| Company type | Television film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Film |
| Founded | February 7, 2011 |
| Products | Television film |
Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here is an Australian television film that debuted on the Nine Network on 7 February 2011. It belongs to the Underbelly franchise and serves as the inaugural installment in the four-part spin-off series Underbelly Files, which also includes Infiltration, The Man Who Got Away, and Chopper.
This movie depicts the factual account of the 1998 killings of Victorian police officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, as well as the extensive investigation that led to the apprehension of their murderers.
Synopsis
The storyline of Tell Them Lucifer was Here centers on Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan and the Lorimer Taskforce's efforts to solve the case. Despite numerous obstacles, their relentless dedication and investigative skills eventually resulted in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Alternate version
In late 2010, legal challenges in New South Wales (NSW) courts prompted alterations to the telemovie, leading to a revised edition broadcast in Sydney and NSW on 7 February. This version removed one particular scene and changed several character names—for instance, "Bandali Debs" was renamed "Patrici Fabro"—although subtitles erroneously displayed the original names. Upon release of the "Underbelly Files" DVD collection, this telemovie was excluded from editions distributed in NSW. Consistent with restrictions applied to the initial Underbelly series, DVDs featuring this film included a disclaimer prohibiting its screening within NSW.
Cast
- Daniel Whyte portraying Sgt. Gary Silk
- Paul O'Brien as Snr. Cnst. Rodney Miller
- Brett Climo in the role of Det. Insp. Paul Sheridan
- Jane Allsop as Carmel Arthur
- Jeremy Kewley playing Det. Sgt. Graeme Collins
- Todd Lasance as Det. Sgt. Dean Thomas
- Ditch Davey depicting Det. Sgt. Mick Ritchie
- Christopher Bunworth as Det. Sgt. Mark Butterworth
- James Taylor portraying Det. Sgt. Steve Beanland
- Marshall Napier as Chief Comm. Neil Comrie
- Robert Taylor in the role of Dpty. Comm. Graham Sinclair
- Greg Stone as Bandali Debs
- Dimitri Baveas playing Jason Roberts
- Annie Jones as Dorothy Debs
- Brigid Gallacher portraying Nicole Debs
- Melissa Bergland as Joanne Debs
- Lee Cormie in the role of Joseph Debs
- Don Hany as Nik "The Russian" Radev
- Robert Ratti playing Greaseball
- Jasmine Dare as Kristy Harty
- Saara Lamberg portraying Sabrina, a German backpacker
Ratings
When it aired on 7 February 2011 at 8:30 pm, Tell Them Lucifer Was Here drew an audience of 1.377 million viewers, securing the top spot for that evening's ratings, albeit with slightly fewer viewers compared to earlier Underbelly premieres.