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A mainstay on cinema and TV screens for over 20 years, this commerical — reputedly NZ’s longest-running — made Kiwis feels as if the UK-born hokey pokey treasure was ‘ours’. Directed by Tony Williams and shot on location in Upper Hutt, the madcap romp featured a bevy of 70s acting talent going for comedy gold. A connection with Martin Scorsese’s editor facilitated access to footage from old westerns, while the immortal tune is the work of Murray Grindlay. Williams overspent his meagre budget and a lawn mower given to him as a thank you ended up his fee.
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Short Film, 1948 (Full Length)
24 hours of work on the railways
Television, 1999 (Full Length)
Another famous Tony Williams commercial
Television, 1976 (Full Length Episode)
Ian Watkin is involved in another colonial robbery
Television, 1979 (Full Length Episode)
Another colonial train trip
Television, 1987 (Full Length Episode)
More dramatic heists
Music Video, 1982
Another incarnation of composer Murray Grindlay
1975 USA Clio
Gold Award
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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Damien Service | website
Posted at 10.26PM - 18.11.2010
I know this is 35 years old but why is this not on air no more? I mean if they can run a comp for a new Milky Bar Kid, then why not either do a 21st century version or stick with the classic original?