The Rainbow Warrior (1997)
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.
Director: Michael Tuchner
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: March 28, 1997
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
Screenplay
Music: Paul Buckmaster, Steve Tyrell
Cinematography: Warrick Attewell
Editing: Noel Rogers
Production: Bonny Durr Productions, Ten Four Productions, Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises
Country: New Zealand, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
based on true story, anti-nuclear activist, terrorist attack, greenpeace, environmental issue, 1980s, independent film
More Films by Director: Michael Tuchner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rainbow Warrior about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Rainbow Warrior?
- The Rainbow Warrior was directed by Michael Tuchner.
- Who stars in The Rainbow Warrior?
- The Rainbow Warrior stars Jon Voight, Sam Neill, Bruno Lawrence, Kerry Fox, John Callen, Peter Hambleton.
- How long is The Rainbow Warrior?
- The Rainbow Warrior has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Rainbow Warrior?
- The Rainbow Warrior is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was The Rainbow Warrior produced?
- The Rainbow Warrior was produced in New Zealand, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Rainbow Warrior?
- The themes of The Rainbow Warrior include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.