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Flight of the Albatross
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Flight of the Albatross

1996-04-29 · 88 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Family · Romance

After a period of separation, Sarah visits her research scientist mother on a remote New Zealand island. Before long Sarah becomes inextricably involved in events involving both Maori legend and an Albatross.

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Directors
Werner Meyer
Production companies
Top Shelf
Countries
New Zealand, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,400,000

Top Cast

Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonMike
Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa EmileMako
Julia BrendlerJulia BrendlerSarah
Suzanne von BorsodySuzanne von BorsodyClaudia
Pete SmithPete SmithHuka
Diana Ngaromotu-HekaMari
Peter TaitPeter TaitDigby
Joan ReidMargaret
Eva RickardHatai
Peter SchmodeWalter
Gloria ParkBartender
Ebony Kite-BellAtawhai
Phillip BarclayPilot

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