
Sons of Matthew
Adventure · Drama · Romance
Overview
The story of five brothers who homestead, with other settlers, on the virgin plateaus of the Australian bush country.
Top Cast


Michael Pate
Michael Pate
Shane O'Riordan
Michael Pate
Shane O'Riordan


Ken Wayne
Ken Wayne
Barney O'Riordan
Ken Wayne
Barney O'Riordan
Tommy Burns
Tommy Burns
Luke O'Riordan
Tommy Burns
Luke O'Riordan
John Unicomb
John Unicomb
Terry O'Riordan
John Unicomb
Terry O'Riordan


John Ewart
John Ewart
Mickey O'Riordan
John Ewart
Mickey O'Riordan
Wendy Gibb
Wendy Gibb
Cathy McAllister
Wendy Gibb
Cathy McAllister
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