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5.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19981h 30mNew Zealand

Via Satellite

Synopsis

As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anthony McCarten
Screenplay & Story
Anthony McCarten
Original Score
David Bergeaud
Original Title
Via Satellite
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anthony McCarten

Screenplay & Story

Anthony McCarten

Original Score & Music

David Bergeaud

Film Editing

John Gilbert

Producers

Chris Brown, Philippa Campbell, Chris Hampson

Department Leadership Roster

Anthony McCarten

Anthony McCarten

Director

Anthony McCarten

Anthony McCarten

Screenplay

Philippa Campbell

Producer

David Bergeaud

Original Music Composer

Clive Memmott

Production Design

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Via Satellite.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Via Satellite

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Via Satellite about?

As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

Who directed Via Satellite?

Via Satellite was directed by Anthony McCarten.

Who stars in Via Satellite?

The principal cast of Via Satellite includes Danielle Cormack, Karl Urban, Timothy Balme, Jack Chan, John McBeth.

When was Via Satellite released and how long is it?

Via Satellite was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Via Satellite?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Via Satellite was composed by David Bergeaud.