Drama ·History · New Zealand · 2014 · 2h 4m

The Dark Horse

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Director
James Napier Robertson
Cast
Cliff Curtis as Genesis James Rolleston as Mana Kirk Torrance as Noble Sia Trokenheim as Nurse Andrew Grainger as Clive Xavier Horan as Jedi
Crew
Denson Baker — Director of Photography Peter Roberts — Editor James Napier Robertson — Writer Tom Hern — Producer Kim Sinclair — Production Design
Tagline

Bravery is contagious

Synopsis

One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.

Trailer The Dark Horse — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chessnew zealandbased on true storyauckland
Key Collaborators
James Napier Robertson Director Denson Baker Director of Photography Peter Roberts Editor James Napier Robertson Writer Tom Hern Producer Kim Sinclair Production Design
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