Based on the 1971 true story known as "The Great Plane Robbery", this tele-movie tells the story of Peter Macari alias Mr. Brown. Under a grand extortion scam, he steals $500,000 in cash from Australian airlines company Qantas. This begins the start of a major international manhunt to catch a thief who is now living the high life from the spoils of his heist.

Directed by: Scott Hicks
Release date: 1985-12-31
Runtime: 94 minutes
Tagline: THE PLOT: Extortion. THE PLUNDER: $500,000 in cash. THE PAYOFF: A wild spending spree. THE STORY: The Great Plane Robbery.
Cast:
Chris Haywood Chris Haywood
Peter Macari 
Bill Hunter Bill Hunter
McNeill 
John Polson John Polson
Brian Day 
Vincent Ball Vincent Ball
Captain Ritchie 
John Frawley John Frawley
Captain Howson 
Russell Kiefel Russell Kiefel
Ray Poynting