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This chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; daring to talk to the injured and mentioning that most competitors lose. The closing ceremonies of the "friendly games" feature the athletes gathering to - as the official song's chorus put it - "join together". The directing team included Paul Maunder, Sam Pillsbury, and Arthur Everard.
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Short Film, 1964 (Full Length)
Coach Arthur Lydiard, who comments on a race here, features in this NFU doco
Television, 1974 (Full Length)
A fantasy children’s serial based around the 1974 Commonwealth Games
Television, 2006 (Full Length)
History of NZ at the Commonwealth Games
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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Steve
Posted at 06.52AM - 14.10.2011
This takes me way back, I am still trying to find Dick Taylor winning the 10k final. Most enjoyable going over the clips