By the Balls
Synopsis
Sport and politics most definitely do mix in this gripping look back at a brutal and turbulent time for New Zealand rugby, told from the point of view of the players themselves including David Kirk and Buck Shelford.
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- Director
- Charlotte Purdy, Simon Coldrick
- Original Title
- By the Balls
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- NZ on Air
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Charlotte Purdy, Simon Coldrick
Simon Coldrick
Charlotte Purdy
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Charlotte Purdy
Director
Simon Coldrick
Director
Charlotte Purdy
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Simon Coldrick
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What is By the Balls about?
Sport and politics most definitely do mix in this gripping look back at a brutal and turbulent time for New Zealand rugby, told from the point of view of the players themselves including David Kirk and Buck Shelford.
Who directed By the Balls?
By the Balls was directed by Charlotte Purdy, Simon Coldrick.
Who stars in By the Balls?
The principal cast of By the Balls includes John Kirwin, Wayne 'Buck' Shelford, David Kirk, Grant Fox, Keith Quinn.
When was By the Balls released and how long is it?
By the Balls was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.