Behind the Bull(2000)
Behind the Bull Synopsis
When Forgotten Silver — the story of pioneer filmmaker Colin McKenzie — unspooled on 29th October 1995, in a Sunday TV slot normally reserved for drama, many believed the fable was fact. Controversy ensued as a public reacted (indignant, thrilled) to having the wool pulled over their eyes. Costa Botes, who originated the mockumentary, later made this doco, looking at the construction of McKenzie's epic, tragic, yet increasingly ridiculous story. He interviews co-conspirator Peter Jackson and other pranksters, and they muse on the film's priceless impact.
Behind the Bull (2000) is a documentary film directed by Costa Botes, released on December 19, 2000 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Peter Jackson, Costa Botes, Victoria Beynon-Cole and Thomas Robins. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa Botes
- Production:
- First Run Features
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Bull Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Jackson
as Self
Costa Botes
as Self
- Victoria Beynon-Cole
Victoria Beynon-Cole
as Voiceover
Thomas Robins
as Self
Brian Scadden
as Self
- Steve Roche
Steve Roche
as Self
- David Donaldson
David Donaldson
as Self
- Peter Corrigan
Peter Corrigan
as Self
- Tina Cleary
Tina Cleary
as Self - Voiceover
- Chris Coad
Chris Coad
as Self
- Michael Horton
Michael Horton
as Self
- Karl Kite-Rangi
Karl Kite-Rangi
as Self - Voiceover
Key crew
Directed by Costa Botes.
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Behind the Bull Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Behind the Bull – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Behind the Bull?
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The main cast of Behind the Bull (2000) includes Peter Jackson, Costa Botes, Victoria Beynon-Cole, Thomas Robins and Brian Scadden. The film was directed by Costa Botes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Bull released?
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Behind the Bull was released on December 19, 2000 and runs for 22m.
Is Behind the Bull worth watching?
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Behind the Bull (2000) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.