Never Say Die
“When Your World is Turning Upside Down - Fasten Your Seatbelt”
Synopsis
Investigative journalist Alf Winters (Morrison), meets his American girlfriend, Melissa Jones (Eilbacher), at Auckland airport. As they park outside Alf's house, it explodes. It is soon apparent that persons unknown want them dead, but the police are either skeptical or in the pay of those responsible. They play hide and seek around New Zealand with the stalkers, all the while coping with car chases, plane crashes, bullets and explosions.
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Never Say Die (1988) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-24
Top Cast
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Temuera Morrison
Alf Winters
Lisa Eilbacher
Melissa Jones
George Wendt
Mr. Witten
Tony Barry
Insp. Evans
Geoff Murphy
Jack
Jay Laga'aia
Bruce the Cop
Elizabeth McRae
Daisy
John Clarke
Car Salesman
Phillip Gordon
Taxi Driver
Ian Richard Stewart
Hunter
Martyn Sanderson
Farmer
Peter Rowley
Armed Police Leader
Jason Greenwood
Fire Chief
Judith Fyfe
Woman Driver
Peter Bell
Cop in Jaguar
Marcel Kroes
Cop in Jaguar
Jill Ranger
Westport Airport Girl
Svarama
Guitar player
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 12, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoff Murphy
- Original Score
- Billy Kristian, Sam Negri, Murray Grindlay
- Original Title
- Never Say Die
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Everard Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Pastrami and Rye
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Murphy
Geoff Murphy
Billy Kristian, Sam Negri, Murray Grindlay
Rory O'Shea
Scott Conrad
Barrie Everard, Geoff Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Rory O'Shea
Director of Photography
Petar Živković
Stunt Coordinator
Geoff Murphy
Producer
Geoff Murphy
Director
Peter Bell
Stunt Coordinator
Geoff Murphy
Screenplay
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Bill Gruar
Production Design
Barbara Darragh
Costume Design
Scott Conrad
Editor
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 Never Say Die
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What is Never Say Die about?
Investigative journalist Alf Winters (Morrison), meets his American girlfriend, Melissa Jones (Eilbacher), at Auckland airport. As they park outside Alf's house, it explodes. It is soon apparent that persons unknown want them dead, but the police are either skeptical or in the pay of those responsible. They play hide and seek around New Zealand with the stalkers, all the while coping with car chases, plane crashes, bullets and explosions.
Who directed Never Say Die?
Never Say Die was directed by Geoff Murphy.
Who stars in Never Say Die?
The principal cast of Never Say Die includes Temuera Morrison, Lisa Eilbacher, George Wendt, Tony Barry, Geoff Murphy.
When was Never Say Die released and how long is it?
Never Say Die was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Say Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Say Die was composed by Billy Kristian, Sam Negri, Murray Grindlay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Never Say Die?
Never Say Die holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).