Drama ·History · New Zealand · 2010 · 1h 30m

Spies and Lies

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Director
Simon Bennett
Cast
Antony Starr as Ross John Sessions as Folkes Kelson Henderson as Captain Steven Eddie Campbell as Remmers Ingrid Park as Mrs Steven James Beaumont as Semple
Crew
Dave Armstrong — Writer Simon Bennett — Producer
Tagline

Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price

Synopsis

A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.

Key Collaborators
Simon Bennett Director Dave Armstrong Writer Simon Bennett Producer
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