Never Say Die(1988)
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Never Say Die Synopsis
Investigative journalist Alf Winters (Morrison), meets his American girlfriend, Melissa Jones (Eilbacher), at Auckland airport. As they park outside Alf's house, it explodes. It is soon apparent that persons unknown want them dead, but the police are either skeptical or in the pay of those responsible. They play hide and seek around New Zealand with the stalkers, all the while coping with car chases, plane crashes, bullets and explosions.
Never Say Die (1988) is a action and comedy film directed by Geoff Murphy, released on December 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Temuera Morrison, Lisa Eilbacher, George Wendt and Tony Barry. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Geoff Murphy
- Writers:
- Geoff Murphy
- Producers:
- Geoff Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Rory O'Shea
- Composer:
- Murray Grindlay
- Production:
- Everard Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Pastrami and Rye
- Status:
- Released
Never Say Die (1988) Trailer
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Never Say Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Temuera Morrison
as Alf Winters
Lisa Eilbacher
as Melissa Jones
George Wendt
as Mr. Witten
Tony Barry
as Insp. Evans
Geoff Murphy
as Jack
Jay Laga'aia
as Bruce the Cop
Elizabeth McRae
as Daisy
John Clarke
as Car Salesman
- Phillip Gordon
Phillip Gordon
as Taxi Driver
- Ian Richard Stewart
Ian Richard Stewart
as Hunter
Martyn Sanderson
as Farmer
Peter Rowley
as Armed Police Leader
Key crew
Directed by Geoff Murphy, written by Geoff Murphy, produced by Geoff Murphy.
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Never Say Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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Never Say Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Never Say Die online?
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Never Say Die (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Never Say Die?
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The main cast of Never Say Die (1988) includes Temuera Morrison, Lisa Eilbacher, George Wendt, Tony Barry and Geoff Murphy. The film was directed by Geoff Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Never Say Die released?
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Never Say Die was released on December 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Never Say Die worth watching?
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Never Say Die (1988) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Never Say Die?
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Yes. The official Never Say Die trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.