The Waimate Conspiracy
"It's all about the cannon ball."
Originally released in 2006. The Waimate Conspiracy is a drama film. directed by Stefen Harris.
Starring David McPhail, Jim Moriarty, and Helen Pearse Otene
Synopsis
The 2005 discovery of a cannonball, buried for 138 years in a paddock, throws Waimate into turmoil. It is all the Maori locals need to confirm their long-held belief that they were forcibly removed from their tribal lands, in a bloody 1866 battle. The hotly contested claim eventually ends up in the District Court and on the lens of cameraman Dave who captures all the arguments, frauds and forgeries of the townspeople, in a cinema verité mockumentary style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Budget
$20K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000
Production Companies
- Hazard Press Productions
- Dark Horse Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Waimate Conspiracy about?
The 2005 discovery of a cannonball, buried for 138 years in a paddock, throws Waimate into turmoil. It is all the Maori locals need to confirm their long-held belief that they were forcibly removed...
Who directed The Waimate Conspiracy?
The Waimate Conspiracy was directed by Stefen Harris.
How long is The Waimate Conspiracy?
The Waimate Conspiracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Waimate Conspiracy released?
The Waimate Conspiracy was released on August 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Waimate Conspiracy?
The main cast of The Waimate Conspiracy includes David McPhail, Jim Moriarty, Helen Pearse Otene, Janice Gray, Mark Hadlow.