Acting
Grant Tilly
Born December 12, 1937 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died April 10, 2012 · aged 74
Grant Leonard Ridgway Tilly (12 December 1937 – 10 April 2012) was a New Zealand stage, movie and television actor, set designer, teacher and artist.
Known For
30 Days of Night · 200730 Days of Night
★ 6.42007
MovieHorrorThriller
This is the story of an isolated Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
Nate and Hayes · 1983Nate and Hayes
★ 6.11983
MovieAdventure
Nathaniel Williamsen is taken to an island mission with his fiancee Sophie. Their ship, the Rona, is captained by the roguish Bully Hayes, who also takes a liking to Sophie. When Sophie is kidnapped by slave trader Ben Pease "Nate" teams with Hayes in order to find her.
Race for the Yankee Zephyr · 1981Race for the Yankee Zephyr
★ 5.91981
MovieActionAdventure
In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand, hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When word gets around, a gang of crooks turns up and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there is 50 million dollars of gold in the wreck. Gibbie, his partner and helicopter pilot Barney, and his daughter Sally, are caught up in a race for the Yankee Zephyr.
Alex · 1993Alex
★ 5.31993
MovieDrama
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
Other Halves · 1984Other Halves
★ 7.71984
MovieDrama
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
Brilliant Lies · 1996Brilliant Lies
★ 4.91996
MovieDrama
Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.
Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train · 1987Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train
★ 5.31987
MovieDrama
A convent teacher spreads a little happiness and makes enough money to support her crippled brother's habit by selling her favours regularly on a cross-country night sleeper. She makes sure she is in control of each encounter until one client reaches her more than she expects.
Phone · 1974Phone
★ 10.01974
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A primer on proper phone manners produced for the New Zealand Post Office.
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