Mark II is a 1986 New Zealand made drama written by Mike Walker and directed by John Anderson.[1][2][3]
| Mark II | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Mitchell Manuel Mike Walker |
| Directed by | John Anderson |
| Starring | Nicholas Rogers Mitchell Manuel Faifua Amiga |
| Music by | Rob Winch |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Dan McKirdy |
| Cinematography | Rocky Hudson |
| Editor | Paul Sutorius |
| Running time | 72 min. |
| Production company | TVNZ |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ |
| Release | 1986 |
Synopsis
editThree Māori youths, friends Eddie, Kingi and Matthew head south from Auckland to Wellington in a two-tone Mark II Ford Zephyr. Two of them were unaware they're being pursued by a van-load of vengeful thugs due to Kingi's drug debts.[3] The writer Mike Walker, describes the film as a "Polynesian Goodbye Pork Pie".[4]
Cast
edit- Nicholas Rogers as Eddie
- Mitchell Manuel as Kingi
- Faifua Amiga as Matthew
- Joanna Briant as Judy
- Jeff Boyd as Chris
- Jim Moriarty as Rangi
- Riwia Brown as Mary
- Do Kahu as Uncle
- Maria Rogers as Eddie's mother
- Tom Poata as Eddie's father
- Ellen Te Moni as Auntie Nell
- Marise Wipani as Tina
- Kevin Tako as Sniffbag
- Kate Harcourt as Pump attendant
- Bernard Kearns as Judge
- Aileen Davidson as Shopkeeper
- Ray Carroll as Farmer
- Peter Gardiner as Drug heavy
- Greg La Hood as Drug heavy
- Peter Gray as Drug heavy
- Gwynn Amiga
- Jon Brazier
- Eddie Campbell
- Stanley Churn
- Sue Day
- David Douglas
- Robert Fifita
- Keith Hambleton
- Dan Heke
- Arthur Henare
- Jim Hollis
- Vicky Hunwick as Theresa
- Mac Kahu
- Steve Lillyston
- Mary Lochore
- Neville Pascoe
- Donna McLeod
- Sarah Major
- Alex Ranken
- Amilla Ranken
- Joan Reid
- Jascinda Richmond
- Peter Sledmere
- Colin Welsh
- Ross Wilson
Reviews
editBarry Shaw of the New Zealand Herald said, Mark II is a testament to his (director John Anderson) belief that the best television drama in New Zealand will come only from our roots, not from transplants from America, Britain or Australia."[5]
The film was recognised at the 1987 Listener GOFTA Awards where it won the Best Single Drama award, and Mitchell Manuel's performance as Kingi won Best Male Performance in a Dramatic Role.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "TV film on Maori youths". The Press. 31 July 1985. Retrieved 3 September 2023 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Auckland: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195583361.
- ^ a b "Mark II". NZ On Screen. TVNZ: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. 1988. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Another chance to see 'good-time movie'". The Press. 11 July 1987. Retrieved 3 September 2023 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Shaw, Barry (6 November 1986). "Mark II review". The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "Topp Twins score treble in G.O.F.T.A. awards". The Press. 17 July 1987. Retrieved 3 September 2023 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Williams, Paul (13 September 2022). "Former actor Mitch Manuel's artwork exhibited in Scotland to critical acclaim". Horowhenua Chronicle.