Spies and Lies
2010, English. Directed by Simon Bennett.
Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price
A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 November 2010
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Dave Armstrong
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Who directed Spies and Lies?
Spies and Lies (2010) was directed by Simon Bennett and stars Antony Starr, John Sessions, Kelson Henderson.