Bruno Lawrence
Curated by NZ On Screen team 23 items
This collection celebrates the inimitable performances of Bruno Lawrence, whose screen charisma was key to classic films Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth and Utu.
Overview
Actor Bruno Lawrence rounds out a handful of New Zealand icons (Buck, Billy T, The Topps, Crumpy) who have enough mana to be known by an abbreviated name. His charisma was key to legendary movies Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth and Utu. Jack Nicholson reputedly had Bruno envy. This collection celebrates his inimitable performances and life — including tributes from Keith Aberdeen, Steve La Hood and Barney McDonald.
Profiles
Television
Collection Gallery
Bruno Lawrence as Zac Hobson addressing an empty world in a scene from The Quiet Earth
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Quiet Earth director Geoff Murphy and lead actor Bruno Lawrence, during the making of the film.
Photo appears courtesy of the NZ Film Commission.
Actor Bruno Lawrence and director Geoff Murphy, during the making of The Quiet Earth (1985).
Kindly Provided by Onfilm.
Bruno Lawrence in a scene from The Quiet Earth.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Bruno Lawrence in The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy.
Kindly provided by Onfilm
Smash Palace actors Greer Robson and Bruno Lawrence.
Kindly provided by Onfilm.
Bruno Lawrence in make up for Death Warmed Up.
Kindly supplied by Michael Heath.
Bruno Lawrence in a scene from The Quiet Earth.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Al Snow (Bruno Lawrence) and his mechanic Tiny (Desmond Kelly) in a scene from Smash Palace.
Kindly supplied by The Dominon Post.
