Crooked Earth(2001)
Crooked Earth Synopsis
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
Crooked Earth (2001) is a drama film directed by Sam Pillsbury, released on August 23, 2001. It stars Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare and Quinton Hita. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pillsbury
- Writers:
- Greg McGee, Waihoroi Shortland, Gavin Strawhan
- Producers:
- Robin Scholes
- Cinematographer:
- David Gribble
- Composer:
- James Hall
- Production:
- Communicado Productions, Pandora, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air
- Status:
- Released
Crooked Earth (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Crooked Earth before you stream it.
Crooked Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Temuera Morrison
as Will Bastion
Jaime Passier-Armstrong
as Ripeka Bastion
Lawrence Makoare
as Kahu Bastion
- Quinton Hita
Quinton Hita
as Api
Nancy Brunning
as Marama
Mark Nua
as Iosefa
Sydney Jackson
as Pettigrew
George Henare
as Tipene
Calvin Tuteao
as Sergeant Ropiha
- Stan Wolfgramm
Stan Wolfgramm
as Timo
- Sela Apera
Sela Apera
as Huiarangi
William Davis
as Gus
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pillsbury, written by Greg McGee, Waihoroi Shortland and Gavin Strawhan, produced by Robin Scholes.
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Crooked Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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Crooked Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crooked Earth online?
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Crooked Earth (2001) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crooked Earth?
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The main cast of Crooked Earth (2001) includes Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare, Quinton Hita and Nancy Brunning. The film was directed by Sam Pillsbury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crooked Earth released?
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Crooked Earth was released on August 23, 2001.
Is Crooked Earth worth watching?
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Crooked Earth (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crooked Earth?
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Yes. The official Crooked Earth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.