Underbelly

30 June 2011, 11:42

Based on true events and set in the corrupt world of Sydney’s drug dealers and the coppers who police them, Underbelly - The Golden Mile, is the story of the excesses of the empire, seen through the eyes of some of the most sexy, charming, unscrupulous and deadly people of the time...

And as it turns out from episode four, things are just hotting up.

Nightclub doorman Benny Kassab quells a street brawl and in so doing, impresses drug-baron Bill Bayeh. Soon Benny is accompanying Bill to meet his suppliers and holding the money and the drugs to ensure Bill doesn't get caught.

Not content with being the 'fall guy', Benny steps out of Bill Bayeh's shadow and starts his own secret drug operation.

But when Bill's business suffers as a result, Benny's 'secret' operation becomes obvious. Tension erupts.

Detective Sergeant Trevor Haken's increased alcoholism and paranoia takes a toll on his marriage. He accuses his wife of having an affair with Detective Sergeant Neville "Scully" Scullion and when he discovers it's not true, Mrs. Haken demands to be driven to her mother's place.

Prostitute Kim Hollingsworth falls for Constable Dave — her fantasy come true — a man in uniform. Head over heels, Kim is persuaded, along with younger sister Melissa and friend Galina, to strip for a police charity...

Last updated: 04 July 2011, 10:26