The Rainbow Warrior(1997)
The Rainbow Warrior Synopsis
Peter Wilcox, as skipper of the 'Rainbow Warrior', a Greenpeace ship, docks in Auckland, July 1985, preparing for a protest against French nuclear testing in the south pacific. When a bomb rips open the vessel, killing a crew member, he must convince the police superintendent that this is an act of terrorism. Determined not to allow outside forces to threaten their harbor, the police embark on a pursuit of the persons responsible. The events that follow nearly bring down an allied nation's government.
The Rainbow Warrior (1997) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Michael Tuchner, released on March 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Jon Voight, Sam Neill, Bruno Lawrence and Kerry Fox. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Tuchner
- Writers:
- Martin Copeland, Scott Busby
- Producers:
- Sam Strangis
- Cinematographer:
- Warrick Attewell
- Composer:
- Steve Tyrell
- Production:
- Bonny Durr Productions, Ten Four Productions, Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Rainbow Warrior Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Voight
as Peter Willcox
Sam Neill
as Chief Inspector Alan Galbraith
Bruno Lawrence
as Detective Sr. Sgt. Terry Batchelor
Kerry Fox
as Andrea Joyce
John Callen
as PM David Lange
Peter Hambleton
as Maury Whitham
Greg Johnson
as Bert White
- Stephen O'Rourke
Stephen O'Rourke
as Eddie
- Stig Eldreg
Stig Eldreg
as Steve Sawyer
Lucy Lawless
as Jane Redmond
Alison Bruce
as Leslie Holbrook
- Dale Stevens
Dale Stevens
as Amy
Key crew
Directed by Michael Tuchner, written by Martin Copeland and Scott Busby, produced by Sam Strangis.
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The Rainbow Warrior Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Rainbow Warrior – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rainbow Warrior online?
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Who stars in The Rainbow Warrior?
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The main cast of The Rainbow Warrior (1997) includes Jon Voight, Sam Neill, Bruno Lawrence, Kerry Fox and John Callen. The film was directed by Michael Tuchner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rainbow Warrior released?
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The Rainbow Warrior was released on March 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Rainbow Warrior worth watching?
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The Rainbow Warrior (1997) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.