Pike River
Synopsis
On the 19th of November 2010, the Pike River mine exploded with 31 men trapped inside. In the immediate confusion that followed no one knew what had happened. Within hours two men would manage a heroic escape but 29 remained unaccounted for. Over five days the men’s families and loved ones waited, hoping they would come out alive. Then two further explosions sealed the men’s fate. However, the fuse that would eventually snuff out so many lives was lit decades before. Set in the drama of the five days between the three explosions, Pike River reveals the tragic back story of the mine where pressure for profits would eventually contribute to the deaths of 29 men. Featuring interviews with the Pike River families and scripted drama to depict key events.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert MacKenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- John Banas
- Original Score
- Karl Sölve Steven
- Original Title
- Pike River
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Screentime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert MacKenzie
John Banas
Karl Sölve Steven
Philly de Lacey, Bridget Bourke
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert MacKenzie
Director
Bridget Bourke
Producer
John Banas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pike River
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What is Pike River about?
On the 19th of November 2010, the Pike River mine exploded with 31 men trapped inside. In the immediate confusion that followed no one knew what had happened. Within hours two men would manage a heroic escape but 29 remained unaccounted for. Over five days the men’s families and loved ones waited, hoping they would come out alive. Then two further explosions sealed the men’s fate. However, the fuse that would eventually snuff out so many lives was lit decades before. Set in the drama of the five days between the three explosions, Pike River reveals the tragic back story of the mine where pressure for profits would eventually contribute to the deaths of 29 men. Featuring interviews with the Pike River families and scripted drama to depict key events.
Who directed Pike River?
Pike River was directed by Rupert MacKenzie.
Who stars in Pike River?
The principal cast of Pike River includes Bruce Allpress, Jack Barry, Nick Bell-Booth, Colin Francis, Adam Gardiner.
When was Pike River released and how long is it?
Pike River was released in 2016 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Pike River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pike River was composed by Karl Sölve Steven.