28 Aug 1998
Velvet Goldmine
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
The Rainbow Warrior
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.
Top Billed Cast
Jon Voight Peter Willcox
Sam Neill Chief Inspector Alan Galbraith
Bruno Lawrence Detective Sr. Sgt. Terry Batchelor
Kerry Fox Andrea Joyce
John Callen PM David Lange
Peter Hambleton Maury Whitham
Greg Johnson Bert White
Stephen O'Rourke Eddie
Stig Eldreg Steve Sawyer
Lucy Lawless Jane Redmond
Alison Bruce Leslie Holbrook
Mark Ferguson Det. Neil Morris
Nigel Harbrow Fernando Pereira
Bert Van Dijk Bruno Ullman
Clinton Ulyatt Const. Adam Kelly
Donogh Rees Lab Supervisor
Bruce Phillips Dr. Nicolas Legrange
Bruce Allpress Hec Crene
Jo Briant Det. Robin Borrie
Ruth Dudding French reporter
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