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The Straits

The Straits

Description: The Montebellos smuggle drugs into Australia in exchange for arms and exotic animals. When Harry, the head of the family, decides to select a successor, war breaks out amongst the family members.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2012
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 10
First episode air date: February 2, 2012
Networks: American Broadcasting Company, ABC
Directors: Peter Andrikidis, Rachel Ward, Rowan Woods

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