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'Rise of the Underdog follows the true story of a young nurse, Will McIntyre, who has his freedom taken after a one night stand leads to a false allegation of rape. Found guilty upon trial Will is sent to maximum security prison where he meets Jimmy, a hardened inmate, infamous for a string of armed robberies. Jimmy is positively impacted by Will's courage and struggle to survive. Meanwhile, a QC Barrister, Julie Nile, is challenged to compromise status and salary to prove his innocence.'
Source: Mack Lindon via IMDB. (Sighted: 18/12/2013)
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Said to be based on a true story.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Surprise Behind a Shutter
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 8-9 November 2014; (p. 14-15)
— Review of Rise 2013 single work film/TV ; My Mistress 2013 single work film/TV -
False Rape Plot Not Easy Viewing
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 November 2014; (p. 31)
— Review of Rise 2013 single work film/TV
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False Rape Plot Not Easy Viewing
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 November 2014; (p. 31)
— Review of Rise 2013 single work film/TV -
Surprise Behind a Shutter
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 8-9 November 2014; (p. 14-15)
— Review of Rise 2013 single work film/TV ; My Mistress 2013 single work film/TV
Last amended 8 Jan 2014 13:33:41
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