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Via Satellite (1998)

90 min  -  Comedy  -   15 October 1998 (New Zealand)
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As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

Director:

Anthony McCarten

Writers:

Anthony McCarten (play), Anthony McCarten (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danielle Cormack ...
Chrissy / Carol
Karl Urban ...
Paul
Jack Chan Jack Chan ...
Takeaway Bar Owner
John McBeth John McBeth ...
Olympic Commentator
Rima Te Wiata Rima Te Wiata ...
Jen
Timothy Balme Timothy Balme ...
Ken (as Tim Balme)
Donna Akersten Donna Akersten ...
Joyce
Petra Peters Petra Peters ...
Midwife
Jodie Dorday Jodie Dorday ...
Lyn
Fiona Samuel Fiona Samuel ...
Infomercial Voice
Shane Bartle Shane Bartle ...
Infomercial Voice
Brian Sergent Brian Sergent ...
Brian
Colin Addison Colin Addison ...
Old MacPherson
Bob Wiki Bob Wiki ...
Haka Exponent
Vinny Epiha Vinny Epiha ...
Barman
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As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

New Zealand

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