The New Zealand Land Wars of the nineteenth century provide the setting for the film that closest approaches the style of a classic western in our nation's cinematic back catalogue.
It starts with the slaughter of a Maori village (one of NZ film's most violent sequences) where almost every character seems to enter into their own personal vendetta against their enemies, turning the film into a prolonged ballad of revenge. These savage motivations mean that the moral compass is effectively shattered and nobody is completely good or evil and the stage is set for some incredibly visceral set pieces, a grim view of race relations and a jet black sense of humour.
Bruno Lawrence’s gun needs to be seen to be believed.
I apologise, we feel bad, but there's no trailer available. ~Ed.
A great NZ film. Wish they made more like these.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Tuesday, 1st Feb 1983.
Release date: February 1st 1983.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
