Crime of the Decade

Crime of the Decade is a 1984 Australian TV movie. Plot A newly successful politician, Laurie Fletcher (John Gregg) hosts a dinner celebration. Meanwhile, a group of troubled youths (including Steve, Jeff and Elly) congregate in the community centre run by social worker Terry (John Jarratt). Elly fled home when her mother's partner tried to sexually assault her. The two worlds collide with disastrous consequences. Cast John Jarratt as Terry Belinda Giblin as Jane Fletcher John Gregg as Laurie Fletcher John Hamblin as Ian Henderson Vicki Luke as Sue Henderson Paul Smith as Rolly Toni Allaylis as Elly Mark Davis as Steve Gary Cook as Jeff Bill Pearson as Richard Brown Judy Nunn as Rolly’s Mother Lynne Porteous as Elly’s Mother Angela Cockburn as Steve’s Mother Russell Newman as Constance Duncan Antoinette Byron Bob Baines Christopher Truswell Mercia Deane-Johns Peter Hehir