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Old Scores

Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers 1991 Film
  • Sport
  • Comedy
  • Drama

A deathbed confession from a touch judge leads to a repeat of a test match between the All Blacks and Wales 25 years later — with the same players. Before the footy, a former Welsh star is forced to face up to a past romance. Mateships and rivalries are rekindled in this genial "what if" yarn, which celebrates and satirises two nations' rugby obsessions. Screened in Kiwi cinemas and on Welsh television, this co-production won best screenplay and supporting actor (John Bach) at 1992's NZ Film Awards. The cast saw former All Blacks and Welsh rugby reps playing alongside acting greats from both countries.

Key Cast & Crew

Profile picture of Tony Barry
Tony Barry
As: Barry Brown
Profile picture of Martyn Sanderson
Martyn Sanderson
As: Acid Aitken
Profile picture of John Bach
John Bach
As: Ewen Murray
Profile picture of Roy Billing
Roy Billing
As: Frank O’Riordan

Related images

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Martyn Sanderson looks to the Gods, while trying to motivate his team: a scene from Old Scores
Kindly supplied by NZ Film Commission.
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Training time for the returning All Black team: Grizz Wylie and Robert Bruce are at left of frame.
Kindly supplied by NZ Film Commission.
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Coach Acid Aitken (Martyn Sanderson) gives rugby player turned Salvation Army officer Wen Murray (John Bach) a bit of what for.
Kindly supplied by NZ Film Commission.
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Martyn Sanderson as All Black Coach Acid Aitken.
Kindly supplied by NZ Film Commission.

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