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Chances

1991-01-29 · 60 min / episode · ★ 4.2

Soap · Drama

After winning the lottery, the lives of an Australian family start to fracture as drama turns into unbridled absurdity.

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Peter PhelpsPeter PhelpsAlex Alter Ego
Tammy MacintoshTammy MacintoshMandy Foster
Sandy GoreSandy GoreConnie Taylor
Michael CatonMichael CatonBill Anderson
Diane CraigDiane CraigBarbara Taylor #2
Rhys MuldoonRhys MuldoonBen Taylor
AbigailAbigailBambi Chute
Peter KowitzPeter KowitzSteve Harland
Jeremy SimsJeremy SimsAlex Taylor
Kevin J. WilsonKevin J. WilsonSir Malcolm
Stephen WhittakerSean Becker
Lynda StonerDee Dee Nelson
Cathy GodboldCathy GodboldNikki Taylor
Deborah KennedyDeborah KennedyConnie Reynolds
Mark KounnasMark KounnasChris Reynolds

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