Mark II
“If You're Young and Unemployed, It's a Long Hard Road to Anywhere”
Synopsis
Three Maori youths, bored with Auckland, head south in a restored Mark II Zephyr in search of something different. One of them is on the run from drug dealers, whom he had crossed. Various mini-adventures occurs as they make their way down the North Island, but it all comes to a head while visiting a cousin. Finally, they, the drug dealers and the police all come together, with the expected fights and arrests.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel
- Original Score
- Rob Winch
- Original Title
- Mark II
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Television New Zealand, Avalon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Anderson
Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel
Rob Winch
Rocky Hudson
Paul Sutorius
Dan McKirdy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sutorius
Editor
Richard Martin
Production Design
John Anderson
Director
Mike Walker
Screenplay
Rocky Hudson
Director of Photography
Dan McKirdy
Producer
Mitchell Manuel
Screenplay
Rob Winch
Original Music Composer
Rob Winch
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mark II.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mark II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mark II about?
Three Maori youths, bored with Auckland, head south in a restored Mark II Zephyr in search of something different. One of them is on the run from drug dealers, whom he had crossed. Various mini-adventures occurs as they make their way down the North Island, but it all comes to a head while visiting a cousin. Finally, they, the drug dealers and the police all come together, with the expected fights and arrests.
Who directed Mark II?
Mark II was directed by John Anderson.
Who stars in Mark II?
The principal cast of Mark II includes Nicholas Rogers, Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Jeff Boyd, Jim Moriarty.
When was Mark II released and how long is it?
Mark II was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Mark II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mark II was composed by Rob Winch.