Teenager Ernie lives with his alcoholic father in the harsh and lawless opal fields of Coober Pedy in outback South Australia. When his cache of precious opals is stolen, Ernie and his best friend are determined to find the thief.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan CassellRobbie | Robbie |
 Paul SmithErnie Ryan | Ernie Ryan |
| LLinda HartleySophie Andropoulos | Sophie Andropoulos |
 Ray MeagherDosh | Dosh |
| LLeo TaylorBrogan | Brogan |
| AAndrew GastonWillie | Willie |
| TTheo PertsinidisNick Andropoulos | Nick Andropoulos |