Good Guys, Bad Guys

6.5
199750m

Good Guys, Bad Guys was an Australian crime TV series that screened on the Nine Network between 1997 and 1998, with a telemovie and twenty-six episodes produced. A comedy/drama set in Melbourne. The program was written for, and starred, Marcus Graham as Elvis Maginnis. A disgraced former cop, tainted by his criminal family and framed for corruption, Elvis owns "K for Kleen" drycleaning, managed by the eminently more sensible Stella Kinsella and sweetheart Reuben Zeus who has Tourette syndrome. Elvis's attempts at a straight life are constantly compromised by the demands of his eccentric family, while Stella's attempts at making "K-for-Kleen" turn a profit are frustrated by Elvis's penchant for damsels in distress and a hard-luck story. He may not have a white stallion, but Elvis has a beautiful Charger. The program was filmed in Melbourne, predominantly around the inner-city "bohemian" suburbs of St. Kilda, Fitzroy and Carlton. The film style incorporated local colour - Melbourne trams, landmarks like Smith Street's Cobra cane furniture shop, and the Builder's Arms Hotel as Elvis's local - and a soundtrack of the then-latest Australian music, matched to the action. The Good Guys, Bad Guys soundtrack CD features Regurgitator, The Fauves, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Whitlams, The Avalanches, Spiderbait, The Cruel Sea and The Mavis's among others.

Seasons

14 Episodes • Premiered 1997

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1. Only the Young Die Good

When his stepfather receives death threats and the police are unwilling to do anything, ex-cop Elvis Maginnis must get involved.

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2. One Point Eight Million Reasons to Change Your Name (1)

Elvis' efforts to clear himself of robbery charge take on new urgency when other members of his family are implicated.

Still image for Good Guys, Bad Guys season 1 episode 3: One Point Eight Million Reasons to Change Your Name (2)

3. One Point Eight Million Reasons to Change Your Name (2)

Suspected of a 1.8 million dollar armored car robbery, Elvis must prove his innocence while on the run from both the police and a dangerous thug.

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4. Gone to the Dogs

When his aunt and her greyhound arrive, Elvis becomes involved in a chaotic new world of race fixing, money laundering, and revenge.

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5. New Dogs, Old Tricks

Elvis's young cousin Spike breaks out of prison along with a dangerous criminal.

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6. Fatal Distraction

When a waterfront union boss is gunned down and funds are missing, his wife asks Elvis for help.

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7. Angel

Trying to help a woman who ran in front of his car, Elvis is attacked and left for dead at the side of the road.

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8. Return of the Phantom

When a crate containing a deadly weapon arrives on his doorstep, Elvis's friends think that he is involved with international gun smugglers.

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9. Storm Warning

A friend's widow asks Elvis for help when volunteering to give evidence against corrupt police puts her life in danger.

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10. A Bilby in Rat's Clothing

Elvis tries to help a friend's son who is in trouble with a bookie, only to find that the criminals involved are mostly minors.

Still image for Good Guys, Bad Guys season 1 episode 11: The Sound of One Hand Killing

11. The Sound of One Hand Killing

Elvis figures his life is in danger when a hit man he helped put away arrives back in town.

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12. Little Time Bomb

A street kid needs Elvis's help to fend off corrupt police and politicians.

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13. Bloody Nosy

An old friend is accused of stealing from some crooks and an undercover cop.

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14. Unfinished Business

Elvis becomes the reluctant executor of a gangster's will involving the distribution of his estate.

Cast

Photo of Alison Whyte

Alison Whyte

Stella Kinsella

Photo of Marcus Graham

Marcus Graham

Elvis Maginnis

Photo of Travis McMahon

Travis McMahon

Reuben Zeus

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