Ewen Leslie
Major Leo Carmichael
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The series is inspired by true events of British nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s at remote Maralinga, in outback South Australia, specifically the four tests codenamed Operation Buffalo. It follows Major Leo Carmichael as he deals with various pressures and problems during nuclear weapons testing.
With Ewen Leslie, Jessica De Gouw, James Cromwell, Tony Martin. In Maralinga, South Australia, at the height of the Cold War, at a remote army base carrying out British nuclear testing, paranoia runs rife and nuclear bombs are not the only things being put to the test.
- (905)
- 2020-05-31
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- 52
The cast and creators of Operation Buffalo discuss what the show means to them. Starring Ewen Leslie, Jessica De Gouw and James Cromwell.
- 8 min
- 3.7K
- ABC iview
When Carmen's friends, Molly, Lydia and Yvonne, are attacked by an ASIO operative, they show up at Maralinga hospital and confront Leo about the incident and question how it is that ASIO knew where to find them.
Popular Series on Netflix. Miniseries – Operation Buffalo. List. Operation Buffalo's reach exceeds its grasp. Perhaps a stronger focus on the slightly Rake-ish Leo might have anchored...
- Anthony Morris
- Ewen Leslie
- Peter Duncan
- May 31, 2020
Operation Buffalo shines a spotlight on the 1950s nuclear testing in South Australia. “A blend of espionage thriller, political satire, and biting black comedy” -Variety. Major Leo Carmichael awaits the arrival of senior politicians to witness the atomic bomb test at Maralinga.
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In Cold War South Australia, an eclectic crew at a British nuclear testing site do their best to keep things together amid paranoia and shocking antics. Watch trailers & learn more.
