Illustrious Energy
Synopsis
Chan and his older mate Kim prospect for gold in 1890s Otago. Marooned until they can pay off their debts and return to China; they’ve been fruitlessly working their claim for 12 and 27 years respectively. Chan faces racism, isolation, extreme weather, threatening surveyors, opium dens and a circus romance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Narbey
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Narbey, Martin Edmond
- Original Score
- Jan Preston
- Original Title
- Illustrious Energy
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Mirage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Narbey
Leon Narbey, Martin Edmond
Jan Preston
David Coulson
Chris Hampson, Don Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Hampson
Producer
Leon Narbey
Screenplay
Trixie Woodill
Costume Design
Jeanelle Aston
Production Design
Leon Narbey
Director
David Coulson
Editor
Martin Edmond
Screenplay
Don Reynolds
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illustrious Energy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Illustrious Energy about?
Chan and his older mate Kim prospect for gold in 1890s Otago. Marooned until they can pay off their debts and return to China; they’ve been fruitlessly working their claim for 12 and 27 years respectively. Chan faces racism, isolation, extreme weather, threatening surveyors, opium dens and a circus romance.
Who directed Illustrious Energy?
Illustrious Energy was directed by Leon Narbey.
Who stars in Illustrious Energy?
The principal cast of Illustrious Energy includes Shaun Bao, Yip Ha-Lei, Peter Chin, Desmond Kelly.
When was Illustrious Energy released and how long is it?
Illustrious Energy was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Illustrious Energy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illustrious Energy was composed by Jan Preston.