The Dark Horse

Written and directed by James Napier Robertson, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, little-known New Zealand hero, Genesis Potini, played by Cliff Curtis (Once Were Warriors, Whale...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2014 Drama 124.00 minutes

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Starring an extraordinary New Zealand cast, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brillant but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion - Genesis Potini.

New Zealand Film Awards

Best Picture

Best Director

Best Screenplay

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actor

Best Score

Palm Springs Film Festival

Runner Up for Best Film

Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Best Actor - Cliff Curtis

2015: Rotterdam International Film Festival

Audience Award for Best Film

MovieZone Award

2014: Toronto International Film Festival

Directors

James Napier Robertson

Producers

Tom Hern

Screenplay Writers

James Napier Robertson

Executive Producers

Tim White

Cast

Cliff Curtis
Genesis

James Rolleston
Mana

Kirk Torrance
Noble

Miriama McDowell
Sandy

Crew

Jim Marbrook | Co-Producer

Judith Trye | Line Producer

Denson Baker | Cinematographer

Kim Sinclair | Production Designer

Peter Roberts | Editor

Annie Collins | Editor

Sales Agent

Production Company

Distributor

Transmission Films

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