Bangkok Hilton

1989 NR 4h 30m 7.8

The story of Kat Stanton, an Australian woman searching for her father who, whilst travelling back from London to Australia via Thailand, makes friends with Arkie Ragan, a photographer. Kat is tricked into carrying some luggage through...

The story of Kat Stanton, an Australian woman searching for her father who, whilst travelling back from London to Australia via Thailand, makes friends with Arkie Ragan, a photographer. Kat is tricked into carrying some luggage through Thai customs for Arkie, only for the police to find drugs in his bag. Kat is sentenced to spend time in the horrific "Bangkok Hilton" prison, where she makes friends with fellow inmate Mandy Engels, who has been sentenced to death. Whilst she endures the terrible conditions inside, Kat's lawyer Richard Carlisle and ex-patriot Hal Stanton battle with the authorities to have her freed.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Nov 5, 1989

After being imprisoned by the Japanese, Hal Stanton (Denholm Elliot) returned...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Nov 6, 1989

Kat's incarceration begins in a prison nicknamed the Bangkok Hilton, facing a...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Nov 7, 1989

After the execution of 2 of her inmate friends, a plan is hatched, and one of...

Info about Bangkok Hilton

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC TV

Genres: Drama, Thriller