The Grasscutter

"Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price"

1990 1h 50m EN

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Synopsis

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An Ulster Volunteer Force vigilante, turned police informer, is sent by the British government to New Zealand to start a new life, leaving behind his eldest son. Although his wife and two young boys are also in New Zealand, they are no longer together, and he has a new love interest. After some eight years his past catches up with him when former comrades show up, intent on extracting revenge. After two nearly successful attempts by them (in Dunedin), the action moves to a final confrontation and shootout in the hills above Queenstown.

“Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price”

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Cast

Terence Cooper
Jack Macready
Terence Cooper
Billy
Ian McElhinney
Brian Deeds
Judy McIntosh
Hannah Carpenter
Mitchell Manuel
Patu Beale
Mitchell Manuel
Claire Deeds
Raymond Hawthorne
Keen
James Coyle
Jim Wallace

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ian Mune
Writers: Roy Mitchell
Languages: English
Countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ian Mune, shot by Matt Bowkett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Don McGlashan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Patrick Monaghan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Terence Cooper and Terence Cooper and Ian McElhinney carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099695 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ian Mune directs. Matt Bowkett behind the camera. Don McGlashan scores. Patrick Monaghan cuts. Produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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136 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Ian Mune, shot by Matt Bowkett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Don McGlashan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Patrick Monaghan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Terence Cooper and Terence Cooper and Ian McElhinney carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price".
8IMDB entry: tt0099695 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.