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Spies and Lies (2010)

Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price

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A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.

Release Date
November 14, 2010
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
3.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Simon Bennett

Cast: Antony Starr, John Sessions, Kelson Henderson, Eddie Campbell, Ingrid Park, James Beaumont, Antonia Prebble, Nic Sampson

Production: South Pacific Pictures
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Full Cast (13 people)

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Spies and Lies

Spies and Lies

Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price

Drama
History

Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price

3.5
90 min
2010

A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/14/2010
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Production Companies
South Pacific Pictures

Production Countries

New Zealand

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Cast

Antony Starr

as Ross

John Sessions

as Folkes

Kelson Henderson

as Captain Steven

EC

Eddie Campbell

as Remmers

Ingrid Park

as Mrs Steven

James Beaumont

as Semple

Antonia Prebble

as Mavis

Nic Sampson

as Constable Egan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spies and Lies about?▾

A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from…

How long is Spies and Lies?▾

1h 30m

When was Spies and Lies released?▾

November 14, 2010

Who directed Spies and Lies?▾

Simon Bennett

Who stars in Spies and Lies?▾

Antony Starr, John Sessions, Kelson Henderson

What genre is Spies and Lies?▾

Drama, History