The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell
“Everyone is a little extraordinary.”
Synopsis
William McInnes (Look Both Ways, Sea Change) is the can-do barbecue dad of the title in Brendan Donovan’s affectionate comedy-drama. He plays a Howick cleaning contractor, whose hopes and dreams include success in local body politics. But his real passion is kart-racing and he’s grooming his teenage sons, 17-year-old Marc and 14-year-old Ed (real-life brothers Josh and William McKenzie), as future motorsport heroes. He’s borrowed so much money to make it all happen that it stretches the love of his wife Gail (Robyn Malcolm of Outrageous Fortune fame) to breaking point. When the boys collide on the track, Gazza’s world is turned upside down, causing a crisis that tears at them all — forcing him to fight to keep his dreams afloat, and his family together.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brendan Donovan
- Screenplay & Story
- Brendan Donovan, David Brechin-Smith
- Original Title
- The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Eyeworks Touchdown
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Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan, David Brechin-Smith
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Brendan Donovan
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Brendan Donovan
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David Brechin-Smith
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What is The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell about?
William McInnes (Look Both Ways, Sea Change) is the can-do barbecue dad of the title in Brendan Donovan’s affectionate comedy-drama. He plays a Howick cleaning contractor, whose hopes and dreams include success in local body politics. But his real passion is kart-racing and he’s grooming his teenage sons, 17-year-old Marc and 14-year-old Ed (real-life brothers Josh and William McKenzie), as future motorsport heroes. He’s borrowed so much money to make it all happen that it stretches the love of his wife Gail (Robyn Malcolm of Outrageous Fortune fame) to breaking point. When the boys collide on the track, Gazza’s world is turned upside down, causing a crisis that tears at them all — forcing him to fight to keep his dreams afloat, and his family together.
Who directed The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell?
The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell was directed by Brendan Donovan.
Who stars in The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell?
The principal cast of The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell includes William McInnes, Robyn Malcolm, Joel Tobeck, Josh McKenzie, Sarah Peirse.
When was The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell released and how long is it?
The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.