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Radio Pirates

2009•1h 46m
DramaMusic

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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EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Lindsay Farris

Lindsay Farris

Richard

John Gregg

John Gregg

Willis

Melanie Vallejo

Melanie Vallejo

Judy

Robert Griffiths

Robert Griffiths

Morrie

Dash Kruck

Paul

Andy Barclay

Brendon

David Albury

Nick

Rob Jenkins

Programmer

Mungo McKay

Mungo McKay

McGrath

Mirko Grillini

Mirko Grillini

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