Marshall Napier Movies
- 1982
The New Zealand-filmed Wild Horses stars Keith Aberdein as an itinerant logger. Aberdein is hired by a national park to help corral a herd of roaming horses. In addition to his inability to carry out the job at hand, he also manages to scare off most of the deer in the area. This incurs the wrath of a group of venison hunters, led by Bruno Lawrence who take revenge by killing off some of the horses. Aberdein arranges a truce with Lawrence order to capture a wild stallion that he's got his heart set on. But the feud erupts again before long, leading to a violent showdown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Keith Aberdein, John Bach, (more)
- 1981
- R
This innocuous New Zealand-filmed "road" movie is buoyed by engaging performances and superb cinematography. The protagonists are young friends Gerry (Kelly Johnson) and Shirl (Claire Oberman) and their much-older travelling companion John (Tony Barry). The trio steals a car and hits the road. With the law on their trail, our heroes (and heroine) still manage to experience a steady flow of picaresque adventures. The huge supporting cast seems to be comprised of friends and relatives of the cast and crew, all of whom seem to be enjoying themselves. Luckily, their enthusiasm is contagious. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Johnson, Tony Barry, (more)
- 1980
Beyond Reasonable Doubt is a true story of New Zealand justice gone awry. A married couple named Crewe is murdered, and Arthur Allen Thomas (John Hargreaves) is charged with the crime. Given a scrupulously fair trial, the innocent Thomas is found guilty on circumstantial evidence. Later on, it is discovered that zealous police inspector Hutton (David Hemmings), anxious for a conviction, planted false evidence to put the noose around Thomas' neck. Beyond Reasonable Doubt was scripted by David Yallop, whose book on the Crewe case was instrumental in gaining Thomas' release. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Hemmings, John Hargreaves, (more)
