Lies, Spies and Olympics (1999) explores the impact both the Cold War and local politics had on the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. For three weeks in the spring of 1956, the XVI Olympiad stopped the nation. It was an opportunity for Australia to show the world what a young, ambitious country could achieve.
Lies, Spies and Olympics (1999) examines the impact of both Cold War tensions and local politics on the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The event was a pivotal moment in Australian history, providing an opportunity for the country to demonstrate its ambition and potential.