The Dark Horse
“Bravery is contagious”
Synopsis
One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
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The Dark Horse Official Trailer (2014) - Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Napier Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Napier Robertson
- Original Score
- Dana Lund
- Original Title
- The Dark Horse
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Four Knights Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Napier Robertson
James Napier Robertson
Dana Lund
Denson Baker
Peter Roberts
Tom Hern, Timothy White, Cliff Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
James Napier Robertson
Writer
Tom Hern
Producer
Peter Roberts
Editor
James Napier Robertson
Director
Kim Sinclair
Production Design
Denson Baker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Horse
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What is The Dark Horse about?
One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
Who directed The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse was directed by James Napier Robertson.
Who stars in The Dark Horse?
The principal cast of The Dark Horse includes Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Sia Trokenheim, Andrew Grainger.
When was The Dark Horse released and how long is it?
The Dark Horse was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Horse was composed by Dana Lund.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).