The Rainbow Warrior
Synopsis
Peter Wilcox, as skipper of the 'Rainbow Warrior', a Greenpeace ship, docks in Auckland, July 1985, preparing for a protest against French nuclear testing in the south pacific. When a bomb rips open the vessel, killing a crew member, he must convince the police superintendent that this is an act of terrorism. Determined not to allow outside forces to threaten their harbor, the police embark on a pursuit of the persons responsible. The events that follow nearly bring down an allied nation's government.
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Jon Voight
Peter Willcox
Sam Neill
Chief Inspector Alan Galbraith
Bruno Lawrence
Detective Sr. Sgt. Terry Batchelor
Kerry Fox
Andrea Joyce
John Callen
PM David Lange
Peter Hambleton
Maury Whitham
Greg Johnson
Bert White
Stephen O'Rourke
Eddie
Stig Eldreg
Steve Sawyer
Lucy Lawless
Jane Redmond
Alison Bruce
Leslie Holbrook
Dale Stevens
Amy
Mark Ferguson
Det. Neil Morris
Nigel Harbrow
Fernando Pereira
Bert Van Dijk
Bruno Ullman
Clinton Ulyatt
Const. Adam Kelly
Donogh Rees
Lab Supervisor
Bruce Phillips
Dr. Nicolas Legrange
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Copeland, Scott Busby
- Original Score
- Paul Buckmaster, Steve Tyrell
- Original Title
- The Rainbow Warrior
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Bonny Durr Productions, Ten Four Productions, Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
Martin Copeland, Scott Busby
Paul Buckmaster, Steve Tyrell
Warrick Attewell
Noel Rogers
Sam Strangis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
Sam Strangis
Producer
Paul Buckmaster
Original Music Composer
Steve Tyrell
Original Music Composer
Warrick Attewell
Director of Photography
Noel Rogers
Editor
Ralph Davies
Production Design
Ngila Dickson
Costume Design
Martin Copeland
Writer
Scott Busby
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rainbow Warrior
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What is The Rainbow Warrior about?
Peter Wilcox, as skipper of the 'Rainbow Warrior', a Greenpeace ship, docks in Auckland, July 1985, preparing for a protest against French nuclear testing in the south pacific. When a bomb rips open the vessel, killing a crew member, he must convince the police superintendent that this is an act of terrorism. Determined not to allow outside forces to threaten their harbor, the police embark on a pursuit of the persons responsible. The events that follow nearly bring down an allied nation's government.
Who directed The Rainbow Warrior?
The Rainbow Warrior was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in The Rainbow Warrior?
The principal cast of The Rainbow Warrior includes Jon Voight, Sam Neill, Bruno Lawrence, Kerry Fox, John Callen.
When was The Rainbow Warrior released and how long is it?
The Rainbow Warrior was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rainbow Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rainbow Warrior was composed by Paul Buckmaster, Steve Tyrell.