The Hollow Men
"The inside story of a National Party election campaign"
Originally released in 2008. The Hollow Men is a documentary film. directed by Alister Barry.
Starring Nick Blake, Donald Brash, and John Key
Synopsis
The 'stolen' insider emails that informed Nicky Hager's best-selling account of National's 2005 election campaign return in Alister Barry's (Someone Else's Country) new film - just in time to caution us against campaigning politicians in 2008. Addressing each other like schoolboy Machiavellis, party leader Don Brash and his advisors spelled out how they'd copy the big boys in Australia and the US in order to win the votes of people who'd never support the kind of policies such men are widely presumed to represent. The dividing and conquering began at Orewa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nick Blake
as Narrator (voice)
Donald Brash
as Self
John Key
as Self
Bill English
as Self
Vaughan Slinn
as Bryan Sinclair (voice)
Julie Thorns
as Diane Foreman (voice)
Sam Snedden
as Matthew Hooton (voice)
Bruce Phillips
as Peter Keenan (voice)
Russell Campbell
as Don Brash (voice)
Mick Rose
as Murray McCully (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vanguard Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hollow Men about?
The 'stolen' insider emails that informed Nicky Hager's best-selling account of National's 2005 election campaign return in Alister Barry's (Someone Else's Country) new film - just in time to cauti...
Who directed The Hollow Men?
The Hollow Men was directed by Alister Barry.
How long is The Hollow Men?
The Hollow Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Hollow Men released?
The Hollow Men was released on July 7, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hollow Men?
The main cast of The Hollow Men includes Nick Blake, Donald Brash, John Key, Bill English, Vaughan Slinn.