Homicide 1964

Overview

Homicide is an Australian television police drama series that originally aired from 1964 until 1977. The program focuses on the operations of the homicide squad within the Victorian Police force. Throughout the series, the narrative follows the detectives as they investigate a variety of crimes and cases. A notable feature of the production is that many of the individual episodes were based on real-life crime cases and true events. The cast of the series included actors such as Leonard Teale, George Mallaby, John Fegan, and Alwyn Kurts. As a police procedural, the show centers on the professional responsibilities and actions taken by the squad members while they work to resolve the cases assigned to them. By depicting the investigative process, the series provides a dramatized look at the work of the Victorian police force. The program remains a recognized example of Australian television drama from the period.