Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away
| Company type | Television film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television film |
Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away is an Australian television film that premiered on the Nine Network on 21 February 2011. It represents the third installment in the Underbelly Files collection, which also includes Tell Them Lucifer was Here, Infiltration, and Chopper. This production depicts the factual account of British-Australian narcotics trafficker David McMillan, notable for being the sole individual to break free from Bangkok's Klong Prem correctional facility.
Synopsis
The Man Who Got Away follows the journey of David McMillan, who emerged from a privileged upbringing to become one of Interpol’s Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives. Alongside his partner and romantic interest, Clelia Vigano, McMillan orchestrated complex drug trafficking schemes, establishing themselves as a powerful criminal partnership.
Cast
- Toby Schmitz portraying David McMillan
- Claire van der Boom as Clelia Vigano
- Jeremy Sims in the role of Tony Moynihan
- Aaron Jeffery playing Geoff Leyland
- Brendan Cowell as Benny O'Connell
- Josh Lawson cast as Michael Sullivan
- Heather Mitchell in the role of Rose McMillan
- Toby Wallace portraying David Junior
- Roger Oakley as Customs Officer
- David Tredinnick playing Peter Howard
- John Orcsik as Ferdi Vigani
- Ian Meadows cast as DS Tim Fry
- Kate Mulvany in the role of DC Kate Mariner
- Nicholas Brown portraying Supahaus Chowdury
- Freya Stafford as AFP Inspector Andrea Pascoe
- Nicholas Eadie playing Father John Brosnan
- Aaron Jakubenko as Cop #1
- William Zappa in the role of Jack Jacobs
- Deidre Rubenstein (uncredited)
Ratings
Broadcast at 8:30 pm on 21 February 2011, The Man Who Got Away drew an audience of 1.015 million viewers, securing the ninth position in nightly ratings. Despite this, its viewership was lower than the preceding two Underbelly telemovies, marking it as the least-watched entry within the entire Underbelly series.