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Geoff Murphy

Director, Writer

Geoff Murphy was a leading figure in the new wave of Kiwi filmmakers that emerged in the 1970s. His movie Goodbye Pork Pie became the first blockbuster of the local film renaissance. He completed an unsurpassed triple punch with Utu and sci-fi classic The Quiet Earth. Noted for his skill at action, knockabout comedy, and melding genres, Murphy spent a decade in Hollywood before returning home for further screen adventures.

For our own sense of identity, cultural independence and feeling of nationhood we need our own voice in the form of a film industry. Geoff Murphy in 2003

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Interview

Geoff Murphy: From Blerta to Pork Pie, to Hollywood...

Interview, 2011

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In Memoriam 2019

2019, Subject - Television

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Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen

2018, Subject - Film

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NZ Film Commission turns 40 - Past Memories

2018, Subject - Web

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Utu Redux

2013, Director, Writer - Film

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50 Years of New Zealand Television: 1 - From One Channel to One Hundred

2010, Subject - Television

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50 Years of New Zealand Television: 2 - The Whole World's Watching

2010, Subject - Television

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50 Years of New Zealand Television: 3 - Let Us Entertain You

2010, Subject - Television

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50 Years of New Zealand Television: 5 - Telling Stories

2010, Subject - Television

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50 Years of New Zealand Television: 6 - A Sense of Identity

2010, Subject - Television

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Tales of Mystery and Imagination

2009, Director, Camera - Film

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Barefoot Cinema - The Life and Art of Cinematographer Alun Bollinger

2008, Subject - Television

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The Life of Ian

2007, Subject - Television

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The Making of Smash Palace

2004, Subject - Short Film

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Spooked

2004, Director, Writer, Producer, As: Fred - Film

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The Making of Sleeping Dogs

2004, Subject - Short Film

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003, Second Unit Director - Film

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002, Second Unit Director - Film

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Blerta Revisited

2001, Director, Producer, Editor, Writer, Various roles - Film

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Havoc Luxury Suites & Conference Facility - Episode Six

2001, Subject - Television

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Mercury Lane, Series One, Episode Seven

2001, Subject - Television

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001, Second Unit Director - Film

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Cowboys of Culture

1990, Subject - Television

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Mauri

1988, Associate Producer, First Assistant Director, As: Mr Semmens - Film

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Never Say Die

1988, Director, Writer, Producer, As: Jack - Film

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Kaleidoscope - NZ Cinema, the Past Decade

1987, Subject - Television

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Koha - Mauri

1987, Subject - Television

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Nuclear Waste

1985, Co-Director - Music video

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Mr Wrong

1985, Writer - Film

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The Quiet Earth

1985, Director - Film

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Koha - Merata Mita Interview

1984, Subject - Television

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Wild Horses

1984, Stunt Coordinator - Cars - Film

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Close Up - Patu: Completing the Picture

1983, Subject - Television

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Hooks and Feelers

1983, First Assistant Director - Short Film

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Utu

1983, Director, Producer, Writer - Film

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Close Up - Utu

1982, Subject - Television

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Loose Enz - The Pumice Land

1982, Composer - Theme Music, As: Wesley - Television

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Making Utu

1982, Subject - Television

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Cinema

1981, Subject - Television

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Goodbye Pork Pie

1981, Director, Producer, Writer - Film

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Kaleidoscope - Geoff Murphy and Andrew Brown

1981, Subject - Television

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Middle Age Spread

1979, Assistant Director - Film

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New Wave Goodbye

1978, Director - Music video

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A State of Siege

1978, Assistant Director - Short Film

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Charlie Horse

1978, Sound - Television

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Dream in the Making - The Making of Sleeping Dogs

1977, Subject - Short Film

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Dagg Day Afternoon

1977, Co-Director, Writer, As: Man standing on the street - Short Film

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Sleeping Dogs

1977, Special Effects Director - Film

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Three New Zealanders: Ngaio Marsh

1977, Actor - Television

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Wild Man

1977, Director, Writer, As: Printer - Film

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Winners & Losers: The Woman at the Store

1975, Set Design, Production Manager - Television

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Uenuku

1974, Director - Television

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Percy the Policeman - Full Series

1974, Director, Writer - Television

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The Longest Winter - Early Days (Episode One)

1974, As: Geoff Kane - Television

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Dance All Around the World

1971, Director - Music video

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Pukemanu - Pukemanu Welcomes You (first episode)

1971, As: Ray - Television

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Tank Busters

1970, Director, Producer, As: Geoff - Television

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Survey

1970 - 1972, Director - Television

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The Box

1969, Director, As Man investigating box - Short Film

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Hurry Hurry Faster Faster

1968, Director, Writer, As: Man in hurry - Short Film