Out of the Blue
“The true story of a small town massacre.”
Synopsis
Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana, a small New Zealand seaside town, in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Based on true events.
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"Out of the Blue" trailer (2006)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-01
Top Cast
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Karl Urban
Nick Harvey
Tandi Wright
Julie-Anne Bryson
Simon Ferry
Garry Holden
Matthew Sunderland
David Gray
Lois Lawn
Helen Dickson
Paul Glover
Paul Knox
William Kircher
Stu Guthrie
Georgia Fabish
Chiquita Holden
Fayth Rasmussen
Stacey Percy
Timothy Bartlett
Jimmy Dickson
Murray Davidson
Bank Manager
Baxter Cannell
Dion Percy
Tony Bishop
Ross Percy
Dave Dudfield
AOS / ATS Officer
Brenda Kendall
Garry Holden's Mother
Nick Duval-Smith
Brian Wilson
Richard Knowles
Rene Aarsen
Thomas Lee-Batley
Leo Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$740K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Sarkies
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill O'Brien, Robert Sarkies, Graeme Tetley
- Original Score
- Victoria Kelly
- Original Title
- Out of the Blue
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $740K
- Production Studios
- Desert Road Films, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Southern Light Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Sarkies
Bill O'Brien, Robert Sarkies, Graeme Tetley
Victoria Kelly
Greig Fraser
Annie Collins
Timothy White, Steven O'Meagher
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Kelly
Original Music Composer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Lesley Burkes-Harding
Costume Design
Timothy White
Producer
Robert Sarkies
Director
Annie Collins
Editor
Steven O'Meagher
Producer
Philip Ivey
Production Design
Augie Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Blue
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What is Out of the Blue about?
Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana, a small New Zealand seaside town, in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Based on true events.
Who directed Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was directed by Robert Sarkies.
Who stars in Out of the Blue?
The principal cast of Out of the Blue includes Karl Urban, Tandi Wright, Simon Ferry, Matthew Sunderland, Lois Lawn.
When was Out of the Blue released and how long is it?
Out of the Blue was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Out of the Blue make at the box office?
Out of the Blue grossed $740K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Blue was composed by Victoria Kelly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).