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Synopsis

Made for Montana Sunday Theatre, Dead Certs provides rare starring roles for talents Rawiri Paratene and Ginette McDonald. Paratene won a Television Award for his acting, and also co-wrote the script (with director Ian Mune), which he began writing on a Burns Fellowship. Paratene plays Hare Hohepa, whose dreams of a winning bet that will allow him to escape his down'n'out existence take an unusual turn: his friend Martha (McDonald) expires after some drinks, then returns in ghostly form to encourage him to keep betting. So begins a dream run at the TAB.

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 Ian Mune
 Nicole Hoey

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Comments (4)

 Claudia

Claudia

A full length version of that film would be awesome!

 Robert

Robert

Many thanks for the news, Brenda. Thanks also for a great website.

Robert
Perth, WA

 Brenda Leeuwenberg

Brenda Leeuwenberg

Hi Robert - We're working on getting the full length version of this film - if/when we get it, we'll let you know!

It's not for sale anywhere at this stage.

 Robert

Robert

This is fantastic. Saw this when I was 14. 'Was a great little film. Better than a lot of the crap that NZ film makers have released to cinemas.

How about the whole film? Any chance? Anyone know where I can buy a copy?

Many thanks,

Robert
Perth, WA

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Quotes

... don't do the Aussie haka on me Hare Hohepa! 
Not one favourite's won a single race. Now the law of averages says roughies can't go on winning. Number eight - she's just the ticket. 

Awards

1996 TV Awards
Best Actor (Rawiri Paratene)

Tags

death, poverty, gambling, tab, gangs, street people, ghosts, partnerships, luck