Directed by:
James Napier RobertsonScreenplay:
James Napier RobertsonCinematography:
Denson BakerCast:
Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Tuhoe Isaac, James Napier Robertson, Andrew Stehlin, Miriama McDowell, Andrew Grainger, Wayne Hapi (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
The Dark Horse is based on the real-life story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant, New Zealand chess player suffering from severe bipolar disorder, who fought for the future of disadvantaged children until his death in 2011. Based on the real-life story of a charismatic, brilliant but little-known New Zealand Hero and Chess champion, Genesis Potini, The Dark Horse is a provocative, emotionally-charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities - finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community. It is a film about two lost souls finding the strength to carry on through each other's company - believing in themselves; even if no one else does. (Cinemax)
(more)Cast
Cliff Curtis
New Zealand
Best movies:
Once Were Warriors (1994)
The Piano (1993)
Blow (2001)
James Rolleston
New Zealand
Best movies:
Boy (2010)
The Dark Horse (2014)
The Dead Lands (2014)
Kirk Torrance
Best movies:
The Dark Horse (2014)
Stickmen (2001)
Siege (2012) (TV movie)
Tuhoe Isaac
Best movies:
The Dark Horse (2014)
James Napier Robertson
New Zealand
Best movies:
The Dark Horse (2014)
Andrew Stehlin
Best movies:
The Dark Horse (2014)
30 Days of Night (2007)
Killer Elite (2011)
Miriama McDowell
Best movies:
Mahana (2016)
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) (series)
The Dark Horse (2014)
Andrew Grainger
Best movies:
Spy Game (2001)
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) (series)
The Dark Horse (2014)
Wayne Hapi
Best movies:
The Dark Horse (2014)
Xavier Horan
Best movies:
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) (series)
The Dark Horse (2014)
Dean Spanley (2008)
Sia Trokenheim
Best movies:
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) (series)
The Dark Horse (2014)
Beyond the Known World (2016)