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
Short1989Comedy30.00 minutes
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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