Show of Hands
Synopsis
Jess is a solo mother and reluctant parking warden. Tom is a self-obsessed greetings cards salesman with an addiction to competitions who will do anything to win. Together they are just two of the competitors in a gruelling endurance contest to win a car - whoever keeps their hand on it the longest wins. As the sleepless days wear by, what price will they pay for winning this competition?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-06
Top Cast
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Melanie Lynskey
Jess
Craig Hall
Tom
Stephen Lovatt
Hatch
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Betsy
Matt Whelan
Matt
Nick Dunbar
Insomniac
Semu Filipo
Tayshawn
William Johnson
Walter
Aaron D. Alexander
Vince
Kyle Dyhrberg
Dan
Anna Dawson
Natalie
Heather Eggleton
Valeria
Darren Young
Soldier
Barnie Duncan
Car Thief
Mark Mitchinson
Alex Lee Lerner
Owen Bullock
Radio Producer
Stephen Papps
Photographer
Katrina Hobbs
Jennifer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony McCarten
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony McCarten, Claire Dobbin
- Original Score
- Don McGlashan
- Original Title
- Show of Hands
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Television New Zealand, NZ on Air, Great Southern Films, Venture Taranaki Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony McCarten
Anthony McCarten, Claire Dobbin
Don McGlashan
David Paul, John Cavill
John Gilbert
Trevor Haysom, Rachel Gardner, Angela Littlejohn
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony McCarten
Director
John Gilbert
Editor
Tim Barlow
Production Design
Boris Plateau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Don McGlashan
Original Music Composer
John Cavill
Director of Photography
Rachel Gardner
Producer
Angela Littlejohn
Producer
Anthony McCarten
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Show of Hands
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What is Show of Hands about?
Jess is a solo mother and reluctant parking warden. Tom is a self-obsessed greetings cards salesman with an addiction to competitions who will do anything to win. Together they are just two of the competitors in a gruelling endurance contest to win a car - whoever keeps their hand on it the longest wins. As the sleepless days wear by, what price will they pay for winning this competition?
Who directed Show of Hands?
Show of Hands was directed by Anthony McCarten.
Who stars in Show of Hands?
The principal cast of Show of Hands includes Melanie Lynskey, Craig Hall, Stephen Lovatt, Chelsie Preston Crayford, Matt Whelan.
When was Show of Hands released and how long is it?
Show of Hands was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Show of Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Show of Hands was composed by Don McGlashan.
Is Show of Hands based on a book or true story?
Show of Hands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony McCarten".