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The Principal

2015-10-07 · 55 min / episode · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama

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
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Australia
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Ended

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Alex DimitriadesAlex DimitriadesMatt Bashir
Aden YoungAden YoungAdam Bilic
Mirrah FoulkesMirrah FoulkesKellie Norton
Michael DenkhaMichael DenkhaMohammad Ahmad
Rahel RomahnRahel RomahnTarek Ahmad
Di AdamsDi AdamsUrsula Bright
Andrea DemetriadesAndrea DemetriadesHafa Habeb
George H. XanthisGeorge H. XanthisGeorge Karidis

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