Spies and Lies
7.2
“Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price”
A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.
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Cast
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Antony Starr
Ross
Known for
The Boys
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John Sessions
Folkes
Known for
Sherlock
Loving Vincent
Simon Bennett
Chris Bailey
David Aston
Cornish
Kelson Henderson
Captain Steven
Known for
Power Rangers
Emperor
John Barnett
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Eddie Campbell
Remmers
Known for
Top of the Lake
Slow West
Kama Brown
Ngaire
Ingrid Park
Mrs Steven
Known for
Avalon High
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Jonny Brugh
Younger SIB Soldier
Known for
What We Do in the Shadows
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Carmen J Leonard
Simon Bennett Director · Dave Armstrong Writer
First release November 14, 2010 · Produced in New Zealand
Production
South Pacific Pictures
Production
New Zealand
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Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
New Zealand · November 14, 2010
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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