

Snakeskin
2001-10-01 · 94 min · ★ 5.4
A hitchhiker takes two kids on the ride of their dreams, but they soon learn that their newfound hero is just as capable of delivering nightmares.
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- Directors
- Gillian Ashurst
- Production companies
- CowGirl Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Melanie LynskeyAlice
Boyd KestnerSeth
Dean O'GormanJohnny
Oliver DriverSpeed
Charlie BleakleyOwen
Gordon Toi HatfieldTama
Taika WaititiNelson
Jodie RimmerDaisy
Adrian KwanSubaru
Jacob TomuriRobbie
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