Venus and Mars
“A True Story”
Synopsis
When an attack on a Palmerston North fraud detective made headlines in October 1996, the New Zealand public followed the media reports with fascination. They read like a plot of a Hollywood film or detective novel. Poison pen letters, satanic worship, a police hate crime, and a mysterious and violent pyromaniac. But little did the public know that as the truth emerged, the story was going to get far more bizarre, and the police would turn the focus of their investigation on one of their own.
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Craig Hall
Grant Nicholls
Ande Cunningham
Brent Garner
Paul McLaughlin
Doug Brew
Joel Tobeck
Ross Grantham
Sara Wiseman
Sue Stewart
Holly Shanahan
Sandra Garner
Will Hall
Jack Scanlon
Jared Turner
Marty Bruce
Toby Leach
Andy Nicholls
Mark Warren
Dave White
Brooke Williams
Caroline Blake
Peter Elliott
Quentin Doig
Johnny Bright
Robbie Robinson
Kevin Keys
Chris Dalton
Rachael Blampied
Helen Nicholls
Arlo MacDiarmid
Alan Manchester
Scott Harding
Dennis O'Rourke
Charles Pierard
Ian Miller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Banas, John Laing
- Original Title
- Venus and Mars
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Screentime, Television New Zealand
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Banas, John Laing
Philly de Lacey
Department Leadership Roster
John Banas
Director
John Laing
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venus and Mars
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What is Venus and Mars about?
When an attack on a Palmerston North fraud detective made headlines in October 1996, the New Zealand public followed the media reports with fascination. They read like a plot of a Hollywood film or detective novel. Poison pen letters, satanic worship, a police hate crime, and a mysterious and violent pyromaniac. But little did the public know that as the truth emerged, the story was going to get far more bizarre, and the police would turn the focus of their investigation on one of their own.
Who directed Venus and Mars?
Venus and Mars was directed by John Banas, John Laing.
Who stars in Venus and Mars?
The principal cast of Venus and Mars includes Craig Hall, Ande Cunningham, Paul McLaughlin, Joel Tobeck, Sara Wiseman.
When was Venus and Mars released and how long is it?
Venus and Mars was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.