Bad Blood
“Sooner or later it runs to murder”
Synopsis
During World War 2, a farmer in New Zealand murders seven people. The police, along with local Maori trackers, hunt him in the bush country.
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Top Cast
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Jack Thompson
Stan Graham
Carol Burns
Dorothy Graham
Denis Lill
Ted Best
Donna Akersten
Doreen Bond
Martyn Sanderson
Les North
Marshall Napier
Trev Bond
Ken Blackburn
Tommo Robson
John Bach
Bert Cropp
Cliff Wood
Henry Growcott
David Copeland
George Lindsay
John Black
Greg Hutchison
Karl Bradley
Maxi Coulson
Greg Naughton
Anker Madsen
Alan Jervis Wilks
Ralph Frederic
Bruce Allpress
Inspector Calwell
John Banas
Macko Hager
Grant Edgar
Colin Howatt
Pat Evison
Dulcie Lindsay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Willis, Andrew Brown
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Bad Blood
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Howard Willis, Andrew Brown
Richard Hartley
Gary Hansen
Peter Hollywood
Andrew Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Newell
Director
Gary Hansen
Director of Photography
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Kai Hawkins
Production Design
Joan Grimmond
Costume Design
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Andrew Brown
Writer
Andrew Brown
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Blood
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What is Bad Blood about?
During World War 2, a farmer in New Zealand murders seven people. The police, along with local Maori trackers, hunt him in the bush country.
Who directed Bad Blood?
Bad Blood was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Bad Blood?
The principal cast of Bad Blood includes Jack Thompson, Carol Burns, Denis Lill, Donna Akersten, Martyn Sanderson.
When was Bad Blood released and how long is it?
Bad Blood was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Blood was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is Bad Blood based on a book or true story?
Bad Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Willis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Blood?
Bad Blood holds official age classifications: CA: R.