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 Dustie
 Queen Street
 Constance
 Came a Hot Friday
 Kaleidoscope - NZ Cinema, The Past Decade
 Gloss

Synopsis

There's panic on the streets as 19-year-old tearaway Ska (Matthew Hunter) comes to terms with love and death in Auckland's 80s urban underworld. After an ultimately tragic attempt to 'rescue' his prostitute sister, Ska plots revenge at a rock gig ... with riotous results. Directed by Bruce Morrison when broken glass was still on the ground from the Queen Street riot, the film was inspired by a story from 16-year-old Richard Lymposs. In this teen spirit-infused excerpt, street-fighter Ska saves rich girl Stacy (Kim Willoughby), and meets her classy parents.

Credits (25)

 Bruce Morrison

Bruce Morrison
Director

 Larry Parr

Larry Parr
Producer

 Bob Baer

Bob Baer
Writer

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Comments (1)

 Raymond Gabites

Raymond Gabites

Posted at 09.48AM - 23.01.2012

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this movie on DVD? I remember seeing this movie when I was younger and I have the soundtrack on vinyl still.

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Quotes

[Auckland] seems to be wall-to-wall bars and clubs. It's fantasy city, a street-kid fantasy ... the essence is the funky, jostling beat, the fat and crunchy sound effects, the glittering burning crashing sparkling image. The essence is conflict. Love it or hate it, it will probably get your adrenalin pumping. 

– Chris Hegen, NZ Listener, February 1987

What could possibly go wrong in four days? 

– Tag-line for the film

For people who want their music videos longer and with a few more words. 

– The director, Bruce Morrison, on the film