Rangi's Catch

After being spotted performing for tourists in Rotorua, Temuera Morrison got his first screen role in this adventure tale, which was made downunder by Kiwi expat Michael Forlong. Rangi (Morrison) and three friends have adventures with horses and sharks near their remote Marlborough Sounds farm. Meanwhile two robbers (Ian Mune and Michael Woolf) pop by to steal some food. The scene is set for crims and kids to chase each other all the way to a Māori Concert Party in Rotorua. Funded in the United Kingdom as an eight-part TV series, Rangi's Catch screened in New Zealand cinemas in this movie version.

Not only is Rangi’s Catch one of the best children’s films ever made, it is grand entertainment for people of all ages.

– Reviewer Catherine de la Roche in The Dominion (from her 1988 book Performance)

Key Cast & Crew

Kate Forlong

As: Jane Murray

Peter Vere-Jones

As: Mr Murray (Johnny & Jane's father)

Don Selwyn

As: Mr Rukahia (Rangi's father)

Ian Mune

As: Jake

Temuera Morrison

As: Rangi

Michael Forlong

Director, Writer, Producer