Bad Blood(1982)
Sooner or later it runs to murder
Bad Blood Synopsis
During World War 2, a farmer in New Zealand murders seven people. The police, along with local Maori trackers, hunt him in the bush country.
Bad Blood (1982) is a thriller and drama film directed by Mike Newell, released on November 12, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jack Thompson, Carol Burns, Denis Lill and Donna Akersten. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- Howard Willis, Andrew Brown
- Producers:
- Andrew Brown
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Hansen
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Status:
- Released
Bad Blood (1982) Trailer
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Bad Blood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Thompson
as Stan Graham
Carol Burns
as Dorothy Graham
Denis Lill
as Ted Best
Donna Akersten
as Doreen Bond
Martyn Sanderson
as Les North
Marshall Napier
as Trev Bond
- Ken Blackburn
Ken Blackburn
as Tommo Robson
John Bach
as Bert Cropp
- Cliff Wood
Cliff Wood
as Henry Growcott
- David Copeland
David Copeland
as George Lindsay
- John Black
John Black
as Greg Hutchison
- Karl Bradley
Karl Bradley
as Maxi Coulson
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by Howard Willis and Andrew Brown, produced by Andrew Brown.
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Bad Blood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Bad Blood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bad Blood online?
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Bad Blood (1982) is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bad Blood?
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The main cast of Bad Blood (1982) includes Jack Thompson, Carol Burns, Denis Lill, Donna Akersten and Martyn Sanderson. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad Blood released?
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Bad Blood was released on November 12, 1982 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Bad Blood worth watching?
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Bad Blood (1982) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad Blood?
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Yes. The official Bad Blood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.