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Came a Hot Friday (1985)

Overview

ComedyDrama

Set in post-war (1949) rural New Zealand, this film traces the efforts of two con men to run a betting scam in a small town (Tainuea) already rife with illegal gambling corruption, and eccentricity.

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Ian Mune

Director

Ian Mune

ReleasedOct 4, 1985
Runtime1h 41m
StatusReleased
New Zealand National Film Unit
Shaker Run Productions

Top Cast

Peter Bland

Peter Bland

Wes Pennington

Michael Lawrence

Michael Lawrence

Don Jackson

Marshall Napier

Marshall Napier

Sel Bishop

Marise Wipani

Marise Wipani

Esmerelda

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