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Radio Pirates

2009 · 106 min

A scrappy, nostalgic underdog story that feels like rock 'n' roll itself: rebellious, a little rough, and powered by a belief in freedom.

Directed by
Craig Newland
Genres
Drama, Music
Starring
Lindsay Farris, John Gregg, Melanie Vallejo
Overview
It's 1965 and rock music is shaking up the world but not in Auckland, New Zealand. One man's determination will challenge, inspire and lead a bunch of rebel deejay's into an un-chartered political nightmare. A boat called the Tiri will be their freedom, broadcasting from international waters to avoid prosecution. Based on a true story, a bold bid to free the airwaves and bring rock n' roll to the people.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Craig Newland
Genres
Drama, Music
Starring
Lindsay Farris, John Gregg, Melanie Vallejo
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • rebellion
  • freedom
  • music
  • friendship
  • power
Places
  • sea
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama, music
Directed by
Craig Newland
Written by
Andrew Gunn, Craig Newland
Starring
Lindsay Farris, John Gregg, Melanie Vallejo, Robert Griffiths, Dash Kruck, Andy Barclay, David Albury, Rob Jenkins
Cinematography
David Gribble
Runtime
106 min
Country
New Zealand
Languages
English

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