''Menotti'' is an Australian television series which screened in 1980–1981 on the

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. It was created by Michael Craig and produced by

John Croyston John Croyston (7 March 1933 - 23 May 2007) was an Australian writer, radio producer and director. He studied at the University of Sydney and worked as a teacher before going on to work at the ABC. He was a radio producer at the ABC from 1958 to ...

. It was written by Michael Jenkins,

Peter Schreck Peter Schreck (born 1942) is an Australian writer, best known for his work in television. Select Credits *'' Because He's My Friend'' (1978) - TV movie *'' We of the Never Never'' (1982) - film *''The Coolangatta Gold'' (1984) - film *''Police R ...

Robert Caswell Robert Caswell (13 July 1946 – 29 October 2006) was an Australian screenwriter of films and television. In the 1970s and early 1980s he was one of the leading writers in Australian television. After the success of '' Evil Angels'', for which he ...

, Michael Craig and Ted Roberts. It was directed by Julian Pringle, Frank Arnold, Russell Webb and Di Drew.

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Ivar Kants Ivar Kants (born 19 July 1949) (commonly credited as ''Ivor'' Kants or Ivar Kanz) is an Australian actor of Latvian descent who has played numerous roles in soap operas including ''A Country Practice'', ''G.P.'', '' All Saints'', '' Water Rats' ...

as Father Menotti *

Peter Gwynne Peter Gwynne (1929 – 17 November 2011) was a New Zealand-born Australian television actor who was also known for voice-over work. Career Born in New Zealand, Gwynne was a well-recognised character actor, appearing in many of the significant ...

as Father Donnelly *

Geoffrey Rush Geoffrey Roy Rush (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. He is known for his eccentric leading man roles on stage and screen. He is among 24 people who have won the Triple Crown of Acting, having received an Academy Award, a Primetime Em ...

as Father Peter Fuller

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