Thunderbox

Part of the E Tipu E Rea series, Thunderbox tells the story of a boy learning about hypocrisy through his unusual relationship with his father. This was the film debut for director Lee Tamahori after a long career in...

New Zealand Production

Short 1989 Comedy 30.00 minutes

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Expelled from school for repeating one of his father's very down-to-earth philosophies in an English lesson, Thunderbox Jnr finds himself in the workforce and getting into trouble with the law. Part of the E Tipu Te Rea series.

Directors

Lee Tamahori

Producers

Larry Parr

Screenplay Writers

Bruce Stewart

Cast

Wi Kuki Kaa
Thunderbox

Faifua Amiga Jnr
Junior

Brenda Kendall
Mrs Pettigrew

Peter McCauley
Mr Bull

Ian Mune
Magistrate

Crew

Rewa Harre | DOP

Iris Ward | Editor

Production Company

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