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Set in post-war (1949) rural New Zealand, this film traces the efforts of two con men to run a betting scam in a small town (Tainuea) already rife with illegal gambling corruption, and eccentricity.

1985 6.8/10 community score 1h 41m Released
  • Drama
  • Comedy

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