France / Dec 07, 1990
The Grasscutter (1990)
Directed by Ian Mune
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Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An Ulster Volunteer Force vigilante, turned police informer, is sent by the British government to New Zealand to start a new life, leaving behind his eldest son. Although his wife and two young boys are also in New Zealand, they are no longer together, and he has a new love interest. After some eight years his past catches up with him when former comrades show up, intent on extracting revenge. After two nearly successful attempts by them (in Dunedin), the action moves to a final confrontation and shootout in the hills above Queenstown.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Coyle | Jim Wallace |
| Marshall Napier | Detective Inspector Cross |
| Temuera Morrison | Detective Sergeant Harris |
| Jon Brazier | Detective Sergeant McKay |
| Frances Barber | Claire Deeds |
| Lewis Rowe | Dunedin Club Manager |
| Hamish McFarlane | Andrew Deeds |
| Peter Vere-Jones | Kepple |
| Martin Maguire | Billy |
| Terry Hayman | LIVE Supporter |
| Ross McKellar | LIVE Supporter |
| Wolfgang Khiene | Flight Assistant |
| Martin Phelan | Father of Nine |
| Hilary Norris | Mother of Nine |
| Katie Gribb | Child |
| Jack Dacey | Garage Assistant |
| Stephen Hall | First Constable |
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| Ken Blackburn | Superintendent Lerwick |
| Des Gotobed | Desk Sergeant |
| William Johnson | Goodman |
| Nic Farra | Cyclist |
| Tim Bartlett | Taxi Driver |
| Rex Dovey | Pilot |
| Kristen Gillespie | Assistant |
| Dave Kershaw | Helicopter Pilot |
| Eddie Campbell | Sergeant Deakin |
| Alfie Speight | 2nd Helicopter Pilot |
| Terence Porter | Hendricks |
| Kerry Waenga | A.O.S. Marksman |
Genres
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Grasscutter |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Finlayson Brewer Productions, Grasscutter Productions, ITV |
| Release date | 7 dicembre 1990 |
| Executive producer | Ted Childs |
| Production | Tom Finlayson, Logan Brewer |
| Writer | Roy Mitchell |
| Casting | Roy Heayberd, Marilyn Johnson |
| Editing | Patrick Monaghan, Claire Mason |
| Cinematography | Matt Bowkett, Michael O'Connor, Geoff Jamieson, Peter McCaffrey, Ian Philp |
| Assistant directors | Simon Ambridge, Tony Simpson, Carole Pagonis, Susan Norton, Ian Mune |
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| Lighting | Don Jowsey, Thad Lawrence |
| Camera operators | Matt Bowkett, Michael O'Connor, Geoff Jamieson, Peter McCaffrey, Ian Philp |
| Additional photography | Matt Bowkett, Michael O'Connor, Geoff Jamieson, Peter McCaffrey, Ian Philp |
| Production design | Robert Gillies, Grant Major, Robert Astley, Roger Guise |
| Art direction | Grant Major, Robert Gillies, Robert Astley, Roger Guise |
| Set decoration | Robert Gillies, Grant Major, Robert Astley, Roger Guise |
| Special effects | Kevin Chisnall, Steve Ingram |
| Stunts | Peter Bell, William Bayliss, Bruce brown, Julie Dovey, Simon Mullins, Mark Prowse, Jim Scorrar |
| Music | Don McGlashan, Wayne Laird, Gethin Creagh, Phil Burton, Helen Luttrell, Graham Morris |
| Sound | Don McGlashan, Gethin Creagh, Wayne Laird, Phil Burton, Helen Luttrell, Graham Morris |
| Costume design | Barbara Darragh |
| Makeup | Barbara Darragh |
| Hairstyling | Barbara Darragh |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
Spain / Jun 30, 1989 / 12 / VHS
United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1993 / 15 / VHS
TV
United Kingdom / Jun 04, 1989 / ITV
XI / Jun 11, 1989 / UTV - Broadcast in two parts
New Zealand / Jan 01, 1990
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