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== Movie Summary == | == Movie Summary == | ||
* ''Released: June 17, 2012 (New Zealand)'' | * ''Released: June 17, 2012 (New Zealand)'' | ||
* ''Runtime: 90 min | * ''Runtime:'' 90 min | ||
* | * What starts as a routine search warrant for a small cannabis production turns into New Zealand's most horrific domestic event in recent years. When homeowner Jan Molenaar returns from a morning walk to police in his house, he reacts badly. Brandishing a gun, he demands the three police leave immediately which they comply with haste. Once the police reach the footpath, Molenaar fires upon them, killing one and beginning a 53- hour siege. Molenaar's six years' experience in the New Zealand Army reserve and his enormous arsenal help him defend his position as Napier and NZ authorities try to ensure the safety of the neighbors caught in the crossfire. The tele-movie has been commended for sticking close to the real story, and retelling the facts that were warped by the live media coverage. Police officers involved and the widow of slain policeman Lee Snee contributed to background info for the script writers ensuring the story stays true to the actual event. Special praise to the brilliant final minutes, a tribute to Len Snee. | ||
== [[:Category:Actors|Alum Actors]] == | == [[:Category:Actors|Alum Actors]] == | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 25 January 2014
Movie Summary
- Released: June 17, 2012 (New Zealand)
- Runtime: 90 min
- What starts as a routine search warrant for a small cannabis production turns into New Zealand's most horrific domestic event in recent years. When homeowner Jan Molenaar returns from a morning walk to police in his house, he reacts badly. Brandishing a gun, he demands the three police leave immediately which they comply with haste. Once the police reach the footpath, Molenaar fires upon them, killing one and beginning a 53- hour siege. Molenaar's six years' experience in the New Zealand Army reserve and his enormous arsenal help him defend his position as Napier and NZ authorities try to ensure the safety of the neighbors caught in the crossfire. The tele-movie has been commended for sticking close to the real story, and retelling the facts that were warped by the live media coverage. Police officers involved and the widow of slain policeman Lee Snee contributed to background info for the script writers ensuring the story stays true to the actual event. Special praise to the brilliant final minutes, a tribute to Len Snee.
Alum Actors
- Alistair Browning plays Inspector Mike O'Leary
- Joel Tobeck plays Superintendent Sam Hoyle
- Kim Michalis plays Carla Gilmore
- Maggie Tarver plays Elizabeth Greenlink
- Mark Clare plays Inspector George Suter
- Miriama Smith plays Delwyn Keefe
- Ray Woolf plays Garry Fraser
- Stephen Hall plays Ambulance Officer Steve Smith
Non-YH Alum Crossactors
- None at the time. (Why not add some?)
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Additional Pictures (YH Alum Actors)
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Additional Pictures (Non-YH Alum Actors)
- None at the time. (Why not add some?)
