Mark II (film) explained

Mark II
Director:John Anderson
Producer:Dan McKirdy
Starring:Nicholas Rogers
Mitchell Manuel
Faifua Amiga
Music:Rob Winch
Cinematography:Rocky Hudson
Editing:Paul Sutorius
Studio:TVNZ
Runtime:72 min.
Language:English

Mark II is a 1986 New Zealand made drama written by Mike Walker and directed by John Anderson.[1] [2] [3]

Synopsis

Three Māori youths, friends Eddie, Kingi and Matthew head south from Auckland to Wellington in a two-tone Mark II Ford Zephyr. Two of them were unaware they're being pursued by a van-load of vengeful thugs due to Kingi's drug debts.[3] The writer Mike Walker, describes the film as a "Polynesian Goodbye Pork Pie".[4]

Reviews

Barry Shaw of the New Zealand Herald said, Mark II is a testament to his (director John Anderson) belief that the best television drama in New Zealand will come only from our roots, not from transplants from America, Britain or Australia."[5]

The film was recognised at the 1987 Listener GOFTA Awards where it won the Best Single Drama award, and Mitchell Manuel's performance as Kingi won Best Male Performance in a Dramatic Role.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 31 July 1985 . TV film on Maori youths . 3 September 2023 . The Press . Papers Past.
  2. Book: Martin . Helen . Edwards . Sam . New Zealand film, 1912-1996 . . Auckland . 0195583361 . 1997.
  3. Web site: Mark II . NZ On Screen. . . 5 January 2023 . 1988.
  4. Web site: 11 July 1987 . Another chance to see ‘good-time movie’ . 3 September 2023 . The Press . Papers Past.
  5. News: Shaw . Barry . Mark II review . . 6 November 1986.
  6. Web site: 17 July 1987 . Topp Twins score treble in G.O.F.T.A. awards . 3 September 2023 . The Press . Papers Past.
  7. News: Williams . Paul . Former actor Mitch Manuel's artwork exhibited in Scotland to critical acclaim . . 13 September 2022.