Nutcase

This early short from Roger Donaldson is a sci-fi caper for kids. A singing and dancing gang led by 'Evil Eva' holds Auckland to ransom. If they don't get their five mil, Eva will drop a nuclear bomb into the crater of...
New Zealand Production
Short 1978 Sci-Fi & Fantasy 48.00 minutes
Nutcase
Evil Eva and her cronies threaten to blow their enemies sky-high by reactivating the Rangitoto volcano with a nuclear device. However, the goofy gang isn't all bad - they like to break into song and dance while holding the city for ransom. Who will save the city from destruction? Why a talented trio of kids, including a nutcase who has invented an antigravity machine. The police force, zonked out on Eva's drugged coffee, are made ineffectual.

Directors

Roger Donaldson

Producers

Roger Donaldson

Screenplay Writers

Roger Donaldson
Keith Aberdein
Ian Mune

Cast

Ian Mune
U Boat Commander
Melissa Donaldson
Nikki
Nevan Rowe
Evil Eva
Merv Smith
Radio Announcer
Ian Watkin
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Crew

Graeme Cowley | Cinematographer
Mike Horton | Editor
Alun Bollinger | Gaffer/Grip

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