Patu! (1983)

Name: Patu!
Genre: Documentary, Sport
Released: 1983-07-23

1h 52m

Running Time

July 23, 1983
Release Date

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Plot.

In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all racist tours). This documentary shows footage of protester meetings, rugby games and various beatings meted out to protesters from police.

Where to Watch.

Subs

Currently Patu! is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Filmicca

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Cast & Crew.

Marx Jones

Cessna Pilot

John Minto

Himself (HART Leader)

Merata Mita

Director / Producer

Barry Harbert

Cinematography

Annie Collins

Editor

Brian Shennan

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Gerd Pohlmann

Sound

Media.

Details.

Release Date
July 23, 1983

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 52m

Genres
Documentary Sport

Last updated: 2025-04-20

This Movie Is About.

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Wiki.

Patu! is a 1983 New Zealand documentary film directed by Merata Mita about the controversial 1981 Springbok tour. It follows the inner workings of the campaign against the tour, and captures scenes of violent conflict between police and protesters. It is a significant work of activist and indigenous filmmaking, and of New Zealand filmmaking in general.