Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance (1990)
A silent South Sea romance with a 1990s twist
The story of Māori-Pakeha relationships during the New Zealand Land Wars. Styles and themes are borrowed from 1920s filmmaking whilst the content is reinterpreted for a 1980s perspective.
Director: Tim Worrall
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Nicolas Pegg - Charles
- Timothy Worrall - Ted
- Mr Worrall's Cousin - Aroha
- Jan Worrall - Awanui
- Kay Worrall - The Kuia
- David Worrall - The Major
- Richard Worrall - Soldier 1
- Peter Worrall - Soldier 2
- Andrew Panaho - B & W Warrior
- Patrick Pua - Maori in Red Coat
Screenplay
Music: Janice Ferguson
Cinematography: Simon Raby, Niki Caro
Production: Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tim Worrall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance about?
- The story of Māori-Pakeha relationships during the New Zealand Land Wars. Styles and themes are borrowed from 1920s filmmaking whilst the content is reinterpreted for a 1980s perspective.
- Who directed Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance?
- Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance was directed by Tim Worrall.
- Who stars in Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance?
- Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance stars Nicolas Pegg, Timothy Worrall, Mr Worrall's Cousin, Jan Worrall, Kay Worrall, David Worrall.
- How long is Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance?
- Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- Where was Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance produced?
- Savage Rites: A South Sea Romance was produced in New Zealand.