Rangi's Catch is a 1972 children's adventure film directed by Michael Forlong.[1] It was based on a book by Margaret Ford.[2] The eponymous role is played by a young Temuera Morrison in his first role.[3] Originally made as eight episodes for television, it was re-edited and re-cut for a theatrical release.[4] The series was also broadcast in Czechoslovakia with dubbing in Slovak language during the 1970s and 1980s (Rangiho úlovok)
| Rangi's Catch | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Forlong |
| Written by | Michael Forlong |
| Based on | Margaret Ford book |
| Produced by | Michael Forlong |
| Starring | Temuera Morrison Ian Mune |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes (theatre) 128 minutes (TV series) |
| Countries | United Kingdom New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
Four children on a remote sheep station in the South Island of New Zealand hear of the escape of two convicts, and realise that the crooks are responsible for burgling their house while they were swimming. They pursue the crooks, and despite being detained by the police help catch the crooks and their stolen money hidden in a cave, so they are rewarded. They return to their idyllic rural existence.[3][4]
Cast edit
- Temuera Morrison as Rangi
- Andrew Kerr as Johnny Murray
- Kate Forlong as Jane Murray
- Vernon Hill as Hemi
- Ian Mune as Jake, crook
- Michael Woolf as Bill, crook
- Don Selwyn as Mr. Rukuhia
- Hannah Morrison as Mrs. Rukuhia
- Peter Vere-Jones as Mr. Murray
- Christine Elsdon as Mrs. Murray
Production edit
Sponsored by the Children's Film Foundation.[5] The eight television episodes were:-
- 1. The Mysterious Campers.
- 2. Escaped Convicts.
- 3. Escape and Capture.
- 4. Caught At Sea.
- 5. Packed In The Boat.
- 6. Terror In The Caves.
- 7. Jet Boat.
- 8. Rangi's Catch.
References edit
- ^ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Auckland ; Melbourne ; Oxford :Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 0-19-558336-1. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Ford, Margaret. Rangi's catch. OCLC 982369022
- ^ a b "Rangi's Catch". NZ On Screen. Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. 1973. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Rangi's Catch". British Film Institute. 1972. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Rangi's Catch". Children's Film and Television Foundation. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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