Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke

Iconic Kiwi comedian John Clarke (and his most famous creation, "Fred Dagg") are celebrated in this highly personal documentary made by his daughter Lorin Clarke. This trailer for the feature film touches on his theatre beginnings, political satire and huge rise to fame — as well as teasing snippets of celebrity interviews from the likes of Rhys Darby, Sam Neill and Stephen Fry. With John Clarke beloved both at home and across the ditch (where he lived for much of his career), it is only fitting that the film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, and was followed by a New Zealand International Film Festival run. 

In New Zealand, he was bigger than The Beatles. 

– Actor Sam Neill on his friend John Clarke

Key Cast & Crew

Aleck Morton

Editor

Lorin Clarke

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

John Clarke

Subject

Cass Avery

Executive Producer

Sam Neill

Subject

Richard Keddie

Producer