Zilch (1989)
Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. Anna is a hooker who specializes in throwing tomatoes at ageing weirdos. Sam and Anna's paths cross as he works to expose shady maneuvrings by the CEO of Infacorp, who is out to land a contract to build a tunnel under Auckland harbour.
Director:
Richard Riddiford
Writer:
Johnathan Dowling
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Michael Mizrahi as Sam |
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Lucy Sheehan as Anna |
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John Watson as Curtis |
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Peter Tait as Eric |
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Roy Billing as Gary Hyde |
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Eddie Campbell as Tony |
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William Bullock as Harbour Commissioner |
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Sylvia Rands as Melissa |
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Andy Anderson as Lawyer |
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Louise Graham as Amber |
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Peter Stevens as Todd |
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Frank Whitten as Engineer |
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Lee Grant as Cara |
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Brenda Kendall as Tolls supervisor |
| Directing | Richard Riddiford | Director |
| Sound | Chris Knox | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Chris Todd | Editor |
| Camera | Murray Milne | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Catriona Caird | Costume Supervisor |
| Writing | Johnathan Dowling | Screenplay |
| Production | Amanda Harquard | Producer |
| Camera | Sigmund Spath | Underwater Camera |
| Art | Duncan Graham | Art Direction |