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This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Absolutely brilliant

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I remember watching this with my Mum when it first came out--I was 16 years of age at the time; Mum and I both LOVED it then. It was our favourite! It has stayed with me since--the beautiful, and haunting, music, the wonderful story, the incredible acting. I found myself yearning, and searching, wondering if I would ever be able to see this miniseries again, and also wondering that if I did get the chance to watch it again, would it still be as lovely as I remember it? Would it stand the test of time or would it be dated? A friend who knew I loved Against the Wind so, was kind enough to gift me with a copy of it recently. Though the video is not the best quality, the brilliance and beauty are still there. I am VERY pleased to say that Against the Wind is everything I remember it to be and so very much more even. Still my all time favourite miniseries. Pure magic! Holds up very well with time--all of it: the dialogue, the exceptional acting, the lovely music, the moving and touching story, the scenery. Everything. VERY HIGHLY recommend Against the Wind!

I remember seeing all episodes of the series; however, so many years have passed since I watched it. I couldn't remember the name but I do remember it being a fascinating account of convict labor sent to Australia from England. One of the convicts stole a loaf of bread in England, was caught, tried and found guilty. He was banished to Australia and all prisoners were treated like slaves, spending a good deal of their journey to South Wales in the hold of the ship.I too would love to see the series again. It was superb! The acting was excellent and the young lady was a thing of beauty. Colonial Australia was very harsh on convicts. They were forced into making bricks for buildings, building roads etc. In short, they were given way to much punishment to fit the crime.

I remember this from my youth as a great series. The story starts in Ireland and moves quickly to Australia. set in 1798 it tells about Mary Mulvane and Jonathan Garrett, both convicts shipped off to the Penal Colony of New South Wales under the oppression of the English Military. Though a love story it mixes in incidents based on history such as the convict uprising at Castle Hill (Sydney). The series was very popular at the time. The 13 episodes were produced in 1978 at Old Sydney Town, N.S.W. and Geelong, Victoria. The soundtrack album by Jon English and Mario Millo is very memorable.by the way, latest information is that it will come on DVD 3rd Jul 2006. many online DVD stores are already taking orders.

Hi, This was one of the best mini series on TV back in the late 70's. The book is gripping. The actors were class ,in their individual way. I enjoyed the unique story line. To stay fresh in ones mind over so many years tells you something. The music and songs are fab. Why another TV /movie company has not reproduced this series is beyond me. Someone must have a copy of it somewhere.I have searched the ebay and alike but nothing and as to the amount of people whom I have seen on the net trying to get a copy of it was out of this world. Please could someone/anyone direct me as to purchase this classic piece of TV history? Many thanks , Ian