Forgotten Silver (1997)
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
Director: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: October 3, 1997
Cast
- Jeffrey Thomas - Narrator (voice)
- Peter Jackson - Self
- Costa Botes - Self
- Beatrice Ashton - Hannah McKenzie
- Leonard Maltin - Self
- Harvey Weinstein - Self
- Sam Neill - Self
- Johnny Morris - Self
- John O'Shea - Self
- Sarah McLeod - May Belle (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Alun Bollinger
Editing: Eric De Beus, Michael Horton
Production: WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $650,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Awkward Interview and Funny Career Fail, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story
Keywords
new zealand, interview, satire, spanish civil war (1936-39), mockumentary, descent into madness, photograph, director, filmmaking, faked footage
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forgotten Silver about?
- The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
- Who directed Forgotten Silver?
- Forgotten Silver was directed by Costa Botes, Peter Jackson.
- Who stars in Forgotten Silver?
- Forgotten Silver stars Jeffrey Thomas, Peter Jackson, Costa Botes, Beatrice Ashton, Leonard Maltin, Harvey Weinstein.
- How long is Forgotten Silver?
- Forgotten Silver has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Forgotten Silver?
- Forgotten Silver is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- What is the budget of Forgotten Silver?
- Forgotten Silver had a budget of $650,000.
- Where was Forgotten Silver produced?
- Forgotten Silver was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Forgotten Silver?
- The themes of Forgotten Silver include: Parody and Spoof, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Awkward Interview and Funny Career Fail, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story.