Patu!
"New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War"
Originally released in 1983. Patu! is a documentary film. directed by Merata Mita.
Starring Marx Jones and John Minto
Synopsis
In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all racist tours). This documentary shows footage of protester meetings, rugby games and various beatings meted out to protesters from police.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Awatea Films
- New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patu! about?
In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all ...
Who directed Patu!?
Patu! was directed by Merata Mita.
How long is Patu!?
Patu! has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Patu! released?
Patu! was released on July 23, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patu!?
The main cast of Patu! includes Marx Jones, John Minto.