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The Dark Horse

  • 2014
  • R
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6.9K
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Cliff Curtis in The Dark Horse (2014)
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A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.

  • Director
    • James Napier Robertson
  • Writer
    • James Napier Robertson
  • Stars
    • Cliff Curtis
    • James Rolleston
    • Kirk Torrance
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Napier Robertson
    • Writer
      • James Napier Robertson
    • Stars
      • Cliff Curtis
      • James Rolleston
      • Kirk Torrance
    • 48User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 26 wins & 16 nominations total

    Videos29

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    Top Cast41

    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Genesis
    James Rolleston
    James Rolleston
    • Mana
    Kirk Torrance
    Kirk Torrance
    • Noble
    Miriama McDowell
    Miriama McDowell
    • Sandy
    Barry Te Hira
    • Mutt
    Xavier Horan
    Xavier Horan
    • Jedi
    Wayne Hapi
    Wayne Hapi
    • Ariki
    Lyel Timu
    • Rangimarie
    Te Ahorangi Retimana-Martin
    Te Ahorangi Retimana-Martin
    • Rusty
    Calae Hignett-Morgan
    • Piripi
    Te Rua Rehu-Martin
    • Murray
    Niwa Whatuira
    Niwa Whatuira
    • Michael
    Lionel Wellington
    • Rip
    Wesley Broadfoot
    • Nathan
    Tuhoe Isaac
    • Blood
    Sia Trokenheim
    • Nurse
    Andrew Grainger
    • Clive
    Shaden Te Huna
    • Young Genesis
    • Director
      • James Napier Robertson
    • Writer
      • James Napier Robertson
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    User reviews48

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    • Trivia
      Actor Wayne Hapi who played "Ariki" had no previous acting experience before his debut in 'The Dark Horse', however as an ex gang-member he did have direct experience with the film's content. Wayne applied for an audition via email after Casting Director Yvette Reid placed a job listing at WINZ "seeking Maori Men aged 50-65yrs, tattoos and criminal records welcome!". Wayne was honoured with a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 New Zealand Film awards.
    • Goofs
      In a chess lesson, Genesis identifies the square c4 as "the Spanish square" and b5 as "the Italian square." These are the squares to which white moves the king's bishop on the third move of the Giuoco Piano, or Italian Game, and the Ruy Lopez, or Spanish Game, respectively; he's got them backward.
    • Quotes
      • Genesis: Burn the school down!
    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Dead: Fear the Walking Dead (2015)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 20, 2014 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Press Kit
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kayıp Şampiyon
    • Filming locations
      • Gisborne, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Four Knights Film
      • Southern Light Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • NZ$3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,533
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,152
      • Apr 3, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,862,114
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 4m(124 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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