Cast: Martyn Sanderson

Direction Jane Campion

Cast Kerry Fox · Karen Fergusson · Alexia Keogh · Kevin J. Wilson

Synopsis An Angel at My Table (1990) chronicles the life of Janet Frame, a young girl growing up in the 1920s and 1930s in impoverished New Zealand, surrounded by a large family. From a tender age, Janet stands out from her...

Direction Geoff Murphy

Cast Anzac Wallace · Bruno Lawrence · Tim Elliott · Kelly Johnson

Synopsis UTU (1983) is set in 1860s New Zealand, where the indigenous Maori people clash with British colonists over land rights promised by treaty. The Maori warrior Te Wheke initially fights alongside the British but turns to seek utu (revenge) after...

Direction Tony Williams

Cast Vincent Gil · Lisa Peers · Perry Armstrong · Martyn Sanderson

Direction Doug Lefler

Cast Kevin Sorbo · Anthony Quinn · Tawny Kitaen · Stephanie Barrett

Synopsis Hercules and the Circle of Fire (TV) (1994) presents a world on the brink of catastrophe as fires mysteriously extinguish across the globe, threatening to transform the planet into an icy wasteland. The human race faces imminent extinction, and at...

Direction Grant Lahood

Cast Bryan Marshall · Martyn Sanderson · Ellie Smith · Cliff Curtis

Direction George Whaley

Cast Anne Phelan · Martyn Sanderson · Kaarin Fairfax · Anna Hruby

Synopsis Poor Man's Orange (TV Miniseries) (1987) is set in the early 1950s and follows the Darcy family as they strive to create a better life amidst numerous challenges in the aftermath of the events depicted in the popular made-for-TV film...

Direction Michael Firth

Cast Eleanor David · Nigel Terry · Tom Wilkinson · Mary Regan

Synopsis Sylvia (1985) chronicles the true account of Sylvia Ashton Warner's groundbreaking efforts in the 1940s, focusing on her innovative methods to educate Maori children in reading.

Direction George Whaley

Cast Anne Phelan · Martyn Sanderson · Anna Hruby · Kaarin Fairfax

Synopsis The Harp in the South (TV Miniseries) (1987) unfolds the poignant narrative of Roie, a young woman who navigates the complexities of love and loss in the gritty, vibrant streets of inner Surry Hills. The story delves into her formative...

Direction Alan Clayton

Cast John Bach · Tony Barry · Roy Billing · Alison Bruce

Synopsis Old Scores (1991) follows the journey of a former Welsh rugby legend, Bleddyn Morgan, whose tranquil life in New Zealand is disrupted by a revelation from a dying man. This confession prompts a reenactment of a contentious 1966 rugby match...

Direction Merata Mita

Cast Anzac Wallace · Eva Rickard · James Heyward · Rangamarie Delamere

Synopsis Mauri (1988) follows the journey of a man who goes by the name Rewi as he ventures back to his small rural hometown of Te Kaha. Haunted by an enigmatic past, he struggles to form a romantic connection with the...

Direction Peter Sharp

Cast Paul Airey · Rachel Weston · Ian Narev · Ross Duzevich

Synopsis Children of Fire Mountain (TV Series) (1979) follows the adventures of Tom and his companions as they form a bond with Sir Charles Pemberton and his granddaughter Sarah Jane. However, their newfound friendship is tested when they must intervene to...

Direction Roger Scholes

Cast Melita Jurisic · Chris Haywood · Rod Zuanic · Martyn Sanderson

Synopsis The Tale of Ruby Rose (1987) is set in the 1920s and follows the life of Ruby Rose, who resides in the frosty mountains of Tasmania, Australia, with her husband Henry and their stepson Gem. While Henry and Gem venture...

Direction John Laing

Cast John Bach · Darien Takle · Don Selwyn · Martyn Sanderson

Synopsis The Lost Tribe (1983) follows the gripping tale of an anthropologist who vanishes in the wilderness of New Zealand while on a quest to find a mysterious, undiscovered tribe. His devoted wife and identical twin brother embark on a perilous...

Direction Michael Tuchner

Cast Jon Voight · Sam Neill · Bruno Lawrence · Kerry Fox

Synopsis The Rainbow Warrior (TV) (1993) chronicles the factual account of the sinking of the Greenpeace vessel, the Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland Harbor in 1984, with Jon Voight at the helm. The narrative delves into the subsequent inquiry conducted by the...

Direction Melanie Read

Cast Annie Whittle · Judith Gibson · Chris Broun · Philipa Mayne

Synopsis Trial Run (1984) follows Rosemary, a dedicated photographer and mother, who also excels as a cross-country runner. She takes a brief hiatus from her family life to reside in a secluded beach house, focusing on a significant photographic project. As...

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Jack Thompson · Carol Burns · Denis Lill · Donna Akersten

Synopsis Bad Blood (1982) is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of World War II in New Zealand. The narrative revolves around a farmer who commits a series of murders, taking the lives of seven individuals. The local authorities, in...

Direction Geoff Murphy

Cast Temuera Morrison · Lisa Eilbacher · George Wendt · Tony Barry

Synopsis Never Say Die (1988) follows a young pair who find themselves inexplicably targeted by a group of individuals. These pursuers employ ever-more intricate methods to eliminate the couple, who manage to evade death by the skin of their teeth. The...