Came a Hot Friday
Synopsis
Set in post-war (1949) rural New Zealand, this film traces the efforts of two con men to run a betting scam in a small town (Tainuea) already rife with illegal gambling corruption, and eccentricity.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Mune
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Mune, Dean Parker
- Original Title
- Came a Hot Friday
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand National Film Unit, Shaker Run Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Mune
Ian Mune, Dean Parker
Alun Bollinger
Ken Zemke
Larry Parr
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Mune
Director
Larry Parr
Producer
Ian Mune
Writer
Dean Parker
Writer
Ken Zemke
Editor
Alun Bollinger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Came a Hot Friday
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What is Came a Hot Friday about?
Set in post-war (1949) rural New Zealand, this film traces the efforts of two con men to run a betting scam in a small town (Tainuea) already rife with illegal gambling corruption, and eccentricity.
Who directed Came a Hot Friday?
Came a Hot Friday was directed by Ian Mune.
Who stars in Came a Hot Friday?
The principal cast of Came a Hot Friday includes Peter Bland, Phillip Gordon, Michael Lawrence, Billy T. James, Marshall Napier.
When was Came a Hot Friday released and how long is it?
Came a Hot Friday was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Came a Hot Friday?
Came a Hot Friday holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).