Danny Mulheron

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Danny Mulheron

Danny Mulheron is a prominent New Zealand director, actor, and writer whose career spans over four decades of theatre, film, and television. After graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1983, he gained early cult status for his collaboration with Peter Jackson on the puppet film Meet the Feebles (1989), where he served as a co-writer and famously performed the role of Heidi the …

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Meet the FeeblesMeet the Feebles · 1989
Meet the Feebles
6.31989
MovieComedyMusic
Heidi the Hippo, star of 'The Feebles Variety Hour', discovers her lover Bletch the Walrus is cheating on her. And with all the world waiting for the big show, the assorted co-stars must contend with drug addiction, extortion, robbery, disease, Vietnam flashbacks, drug dealing, and murder.
Fresh MeatFresh Meat · 2012
Fresh Meat
5.32012
MovieComedyHorror
A dysfunctional gang of criminals takes a middle class Māori family hostage and discovers too late that they are cannibals.
This TownThis Town · 2020
This Town
5.92020
MovieComedy
Five years after being acquitted for the murder of his family, Sean (White) is finally ready to move on with life. But the bitter ex-cop (Malcolm) who led the investigation remains adamant that he's guilty - and will stop at nothing to bring him down.
EruptionEruption · 2009
Eruption
6.72009
MovieThriller
Clive de Roo scientist discovers a new source of seismic activity beneath the Gulf of Waitemata. Provides that a new volcanic eruption could occur within the next few days. But it's hard to convince skeptical colleagues, undertook efforts to minimize the effects of this disaster. When the talks on the radio about the threat, we all think he's a harmless lunatic. An ambitious wife of Clive fears, however, that the discovery of her husband may deter investors, which would win for the company, in which he works.
The Irrefutable Truth About DemonsThe Irrefutable Truth About Demons · 2000
The Irrefutable Truth About Demons
5.22000
MovieHorror
In the place between what you know, and what you fear, demons rule. All hope is stripped away as demonic forces overcome you. Dr. Harry Ballard has just unearthed the essence of evil. He’s a marked man, a living sacrifice, thrown to the depths of the demon world. At his side is a beautiful young woman – an ex-cult member who’s experienced their immeasurable power.
Runaway MillionairesRunaway Millionaires · 2019
Runaway Millionaires
6.02019
MovieDrama
What would you do if you found $10 million in your bank account? Runaway Millionaires is the gripping true story of Kara Hurring and Leo Gao, an ordinary New Zealand couple who went on the run after an extraordinary sum of money was mistakenly deposited into their account. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
Valley of the StereosValley of the Stereos · 1992
Valley of the Stereos
7.21992
MovieComedy
River runs the one-man operation of Tranquility Records, recording animal sounds near his house and making music from them. The only neighboring house is for sale, and noisy Ted buys it and moves in, creating trouble for River.
Mr. WrongMr. Wrong · 1986
Mr. Wrong
5.31986
MovieDramaHorror
A small town woman, fresh to the city, buys a used Jaguar haunted by the ghost of a woman who was slain in it.

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Seven Periods with Mr GormsbySeven Periods with Mr Gormsby · 2005
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby
8.32005
SeriesComedy
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby is a satirical New Zealand television series, created and written by Danny Mulheron, Dave Armstrong and Tom Scott. It stars David McPhail as the titular Mr Gormsby, whose politically incorrect attitudes and "old school" teaching style clash and contrast with the environment at the fictional Tepapawai High School. The show pokes fun at the New Zealand education system but also at modern New Zealand social attitudes more generally. Two seasons have so far been made; the first was broadcast in 2005 on TV ONE in New Zealand and the ABC TV in Australia. The second series was shown in New Zealand in 2006 and in Australia, on ABC2, April 2008. DVDs of the series are sold in Australia through the ABC Shop. The program was filmed at two disused schools in the suburbs of Lower Hutt: the first season at Wainuiomata College and the second at Petone College.

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