The Grasscutter (1990)
Violence and death was his way of life...now it's his turn to pay the Price
An Ulster Volunteer Force vigilante, turned police informer, is sent by the British government to New Zealand to start a new life, leaving behind his eldest son. Although his wife and two young boys are also in New Zealand, they are no longer together, and he has a new love interest. After some eight years his past catches up with him when former comrades show up, intent on extracting revenge. After two nearly successful attempts by them (in Dunedin), the action moves to a final confrontation and shootout in the hills above Queenstown.
Director: Ian Mune
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 7, 1990
Cast
- Terence Cooper - Jack Macready
- Terence Cooper - Billy
- Ian McElhinney - Brian Deeds
- Judy McIntosh - Hannah Carpenter
- Mitchell Manuel - Patu Beale
- Mitchell Manuel - Claire Deeds
- Raymond Hawthorne - Keen
- James Coyle - Jim Wallace
- Marshall Napier - Detective Inspector Cross
- Temuera Morrison - Detective Sergeant Harris
Screenplay
- Roy Mitchell (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Matt Bowkett, Michael O'Connor
Editing: Patrick Monaghan
Production: Finlayson Brewer Productions, Grasscutter Productions, ITV
Country: New Zealand, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
uster volunteer force
More Films by Director: Ian Mune
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grasscutter about?
- An Ulster Volunteer Force vigilante, turned police informer, is sent by the British government to New Zealand to start a new life, leaving behind his eldest son. Although his wife and two young boys are also in New Zealand, they are no longer together, and he has a new love interest. After some eight years his past catches up with him when former comrades show up, intent on extracting revenge. After two nearly successful attempts by them (in Dunedin), the action moves to a final confrontation and shootout in the hills above Queenstown.
- Who directed The Grasscutter?
- The Grasscutter was directed by Ian Mune.
- Who stars in The Grasscutter?
- The Grasscutter stars Terence Cooper, Terence Cooper, Ian McElhinney, Judy McIntosh, Mitchell Manuel, Mitchell Manuel.
- How long is The Grasscutter?
- The Grasscutter has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Grasscutter?
- The Grasscutter is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Grasscutter produced?
- The Grasscutter was produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom.