One of Them!
Synopsis
One of Them! was one of two dramas (alongside Niki Caro movie Memory and Desire) inspired by short stories collected in Peter Wells' 1991 book Dangerous Desires. It was made for TV One as a Montana Sunday drama. Set in Auckland, 1965, One of Them! follows Lemmy and Jamie, two teenage boys coming to terms with their sexuality. In the dark days before gay liberation, bullying and intimidation was rife, and while the boys flaunt their sissyness, their internalized homophobia wreaks havoc on their emotional lives — until they can admit to being "one of them".
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ciaran Pennington
Jamie
Cameron J. Watt
Lemmy
Stephen Papps
Frenchie Friggs
Ray Woolf
Mr. Stephenson
Alannah O'Sullivan
Mrs. Stephenson
Collette Pennington
Mrs. Caughey
Maggie Tarver
Mrs. Clairol
Celia Nicholson
Tobaccionist
Nigel Godfrey
Tramping Dad
Elizabeth Cassidy
Tramping Mum
Jeena Steel
Tramping Girl
Mark Tronson
Tramping Boy
Stephen Ure
Drunk
Luke Weston
Archie Bumstead
Dwayne Cameron
Rusty
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Main
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wells
- Original Score
- Chris Anderton, Angus McNaughton
- Original Title
- One of Them!
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Zee Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Main
Peter Wells
Chris Anderton, Angus McNaughton
Sigmund Spath Jr.
David Coulson
Michele Fantl, Caterina De Nave
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Main
Director
Peter Wells
Writer
Michele Fantl
Producer
Sigmund Spath Jr.
Director of Photography
David Coulson
Editor
Shayne Radford
Production Design
Jane Holland
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One of Them!
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What is One of Them! about?
One of Them! was one of two dramas (alongside Niki Caro movie Memory and Desire) inspired by short stories collected in Peter Wells' 1991 book Dangerous Desires. It was made for TV One as a Montana Sunday drama. Set in Auckland, 1965, One of Them! follows Lemmy and Jamie, two teenage boys coming to terms with their sexuality. In the dark days before gay liberation, bullying and intimidation was rife, and while the boys flaunt their sissyness, their internalized homophobia wreaks havoc on their emotional lives — until they can admit to being "one of them".
Who directed One of Them!?
One of Them! was directed by Stewart Main.
Who stars in One of Them!?
The principal cast of One of Them! includes Ciaran Pennington, Cameron J. Watt, Stephen Papps, Ray Woolf, Alannah O'Sullivan.
When was One of Them! released and how long is it?
One of Them! was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for One of Them!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One of Them! was composed by Chris Anderton, Angus McNaughton.