Summaries

An elite division of the Victoria Police handles crimes too sensitive for regular squads

Special Squad-an elite group of crime fighters trained to a high degree of mental and physical stamina and backed by the most sophisticated electronic technology available. Don Anderson is the tough, straight, better than good detective. His men is the Special Squad call him the Boss, although he's still a street cop working out there, where the danger is, with his team. The Squad is trained to break major crime. Anderson's "team" is Greg Smith and Joel Davis. As a cop, Smith is built like a tank, and he's ready to go through the door first every time. He knows, and is known by, every crook in and out of town. He also knows the rules and how far he can bend them. David has the charm of a diplomat, but he keeps fit like a football player. He needs to because they are always on the attack. Anderson, Smith and Davis are great partners when it comes to sorting out trouble. A prison break. Gangland revenge. Gambling. Vice. Murder. Drug- running. Robbery. Major, violent, deadly trouble.

Tough cases for an Australian elite police unit. The squad's protagonists are Anderson (Alan Cassell), Smith (Anthony Hawkins), and Davis (John Diedrich). Special Squad is a special group of detectives well trained and assisted by the most sophisticated electronic technology available. Don Anderson is the rough but honest detective. His men in the Special Squad call him the Boss, although he's still a street cop working out there, where the danger is, with his team. The Squad is always ready to break major crime.

Details

Keywords
  • police
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Aug 21, 1984
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Production companies Crawford Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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