The Hollow Men(2008)
The inside story of a National Party election campaign
The Hollow Men Synopsis
The 'stolen' insider emails that informed Nicky Hager's best-selling account of National's 2005 election campaign return in Alister Barry's (Someone Else's Country) new film - just in time to caution us against campaigning politicians in 2008. Addressing each other like schoolboy Machiavellis, party leader Don Brash and his advisors spelled out how they'd copy the big boys in Australia and the US in order to win the votes of people who'd never support the kind of policies such men are widely presumed to represent. The dividing and conquering began at Orewa.
The Hollow Men (2008) is a documentary film directed by Alister Barry, released on July 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Nick Blake, Donald Brash, John Key and Bill English. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alister Barry
- Writers:
- Nicky Hager, Russell Campbell, Abi King-Jones
- Producers:
- Alister Barry
- Cinematographer:
- Alister Barry
- Production:
- Vanguard Films
- Status:
- Released
The Hollow Men (2008) Trailer
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The Hollow Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Blake
as Narrator (voice)
- Donald Brash
Donald Brash
as Self
- John Key
John Key
as Self
- Bill English
Bill English
as Self
Vaughan Slinn
as Bryan Sinclair (voice)
- Julie Thorns
Julie Thorns
as Diane Foreman (voice)
Sam Snedden
as Matthew Hooton (voice)
Bruce Phillips
as Peter Keenan (voice)
- Russell Campbell
Russell Campbell
as Don Brash (voice)
Mick Rose
as Murray McCully (voice)
Matthew Chamberlain
as Richard Long (voice)/Roderick Deane (voice)
Phil Peleton
as Crosby/Textor (voice)/ Crosby/Textor Focus Group Leader
Key crew
Directed by Alister Barry, written by Nicky Hager, Russell Campbell and Abi King-Jones, produced by Alister Barry.
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The Hollow Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Hollow Men – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hollow Men online?
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The Hollow Men (2008) is available to stream on Beamafilm, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hollow Men?
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The main cast of The Hollow Men (2008) includes Nick Blake, Donald Brash, John Key, Bill English and Vaughan Slinn. The film was directed by Alister Barry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hollow Men released?
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The Hollow Men was released on July 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Hollow Men worth watching?
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The Hollow Men (2008) holds an average rating of 10.0 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.
Is there a trailer for The Hollow Men?
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