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The Principal

The Principal

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The Principal

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.1(16 votes)

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Crime

Drama

Overview

When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys' school in Sydney's south-west, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. But just when he seems to be making progress, a 17-year-old student is found dead on school grounds.

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Essential Media and Entertainment

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Alex Dimitriades

Alex Dimitriades

Matt Bashir

Aden Young

Aden Young

Adam Bilic

Mirrah Foulkes

Mirrah Foulkes

Kellie Norton

Michael Denkha

Michael Denkha

Mohammad Ahmad

Rahel Romahn

Rahel Romahn

Tarek Ahmad

Di Adams

Di Adams

Ursula Bright

Andrea Demetriades

Andrea Demetriades

Hafa Habeb

George H. Xanthis

George H. Xanthis

George Karidis

Creative team

Showrunner: Sue Masters
Alison Sharman
Written by: Kristen Dunphy
Produced by: Ian Collie

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