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Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
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Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo

2011-04-17 · 90 min / episode · ★ 3.3

Drama

In early 1972, Ita Buttrose and Kerry Packer got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in Australian publishing history. CLEO Magazine - begun in a "fit of pique" - went on to help define women, Australia and the relationship between the two.

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Creators
John Edwards
Production companies
Southern Star, Screen NSW, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia
Countries
Australia
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Asher KeddieAsher KeddieIta Buttrose
Rob CarltonRob CarltonKerry Packer
Jessica ToveyJessica ToveyLeslie Carpenter
Matt DayMatt DayDaniel Ritchie
Ian MeadowsIan MeadowsAndrew Cowell
Maeve DermodyMaeve DermodyRachel Carr
Annie MaynardAnnie MaynardAnnie Woodham
Tony BarryTony BarrySir Frank Packer
Cheree CassidyCheree CassidyIvana Holbrook
Octavia Barron-MartinOctavia Barron-MartinPat Nigra
Olivia PigeotOlivia PigeotRosina O'Casey
Keith AgiusKeith AgiusJoel
Kate BoxKate BoxGermaine Greer
Simon LyndonSimon LyndonJack Thompson
Benedict SamuelBenedict SamuelMichael
Toby SchmitzToby SchmitzBarry Humphries

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