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Via Satellite

  • 1998
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Via Satellite (1998)
Comedy

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.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.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
    • Greg McGee
  • Stars
    • Danielle Cormack
    • Timothy Balme
    • Rima Te Wiata
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    185
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anthony McCarten
    • Writers
      • Anthony McCarten
      • Greg McGee
    • Stars
      • Danielle Cormack
      • Timothy Balme
      • Rima Te Wiata
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Danielle Cormack
    Danielle Cormack
    • Chrissy…
    Timothy Balme
    Timothy Balme
    • Ken
    • (as Tim Balme)
    Rima Te Wiata
    Rima Te Wiata
    • Jen
    Brian Sergent
    Brian Sergent
    • Brian
    Jodie Dorday
    • Lyn
    Karl Urban
    Karl Urban
    • Paul
    Donna Akersten
    • Joyce
    Jack Chan
    • Takeaway Bar Owner
    John McBeth
    • Olympic Commentator
    Petra Peters
    • Midwife
    Fiona Samuel
    • Infomercial Voice
    Shane Bartle
    • Infomercial Voice
    Colin Addison
    • Old MacPherson
    Bob Wiki
    • Haka Exponent
    Vinny Epiha
    • Barman
    Anthony McCarten
    Anthony McCarten
    • Mortgage Man
    Stephen Papps
    Stephen Papps
    • Ambulance Officer
    Sylvester
    • Self
    • Director
      • Anthony McCarten
    • Writers
      • Anthony McCarten
      • Greg McGee
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    • Trivia
      Debut theatrical feature film written and directed by playwright Anthony McCarten.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 15, 1998 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Połączenie satelitarne
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • NZ On Screen
      • New Zealand Film Commission
      • Portman Entertainment Group
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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