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In Dark Places
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In Dark Places

2018-07-22 · 94 min · Not rated

Drama · Crime

In Dark Places is the gripping story of an innocent man, imprisoned for two decades for a crime he did not commit, and an ex-cop's heroic battle to win him his freedom.

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Directors
Michael Bennett
Production companies
South Pacific Pictures, 10,000 Company
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard Te AreRichard Te AreTeina Pora
Craig HallCraig HallTim McKinnel
Jocelyn ChristianJocelyn ChristianSusan Burdett
Peter TaitPeter TaitBowling Teammate
Colin MoyColin MoyDI Rutherford
Jimmy HazlewoodDallas
Baz Te HiraPastor
Haanz Fa'avae-JacksonHaanz Fa'avae-JacksonReuben
Acacia HapiFiona
Guinevere ThomasChannelle Age 2
Gabrielle ThomasChannelle Age 2
Nancy BrunningNancy BrunningAuntie Terry
Te Kohe TuhakaTe Kohe TuhakaArepa
Calvin TuteaoCalvin TuteaoMalcolm Rewa
Nicola KawanaNicola KawanaPC Salu
Francis MountjoyFrancis MountjoyPlainclothes Detective
Hana BothaWoman
Edwin WrightEdwin WrightDS Williams
Phil PinnerPhil PinnerDuty Lawyer
Ella BecroftElla BecroftMegan

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