When was Kaikōura: A Big Year released?

Kaikōura: A Big Year was released on November 11, 2018.

Who directed Kaikōura: A Big Year?

Kaikōura: A Big Year was directed by Damian Christie.

Who is in the cast of Kaikōura: A Big Year?

The main cast of Kaikōura: A Big Year includes Wayne Sullivan, Karen Barwick, Dave Julius, Lou McNutt, Dan Godoy.

Kaikōura: A Big Year

Name: Kaikōura: A Big Year
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-11-11
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Wayne Sullivan, Karen Barwick, Dave Julius, Lou McNutt, Dan Godoy

2018

45m

Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2018

Runtime

45m

Storyline

After a massive earthquake cut the South Island town of Kaikōura off from the rest of the country, a huge effort went into rebuilding the road and rail connection along this magical part of the New Zealand coast.

Score Distribution

Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 45m
: Nov 11, 2018
Languages: English
Director: Damian Christie
Production: NZ on Air
Aotearoa Science Agency
Production Countries: New Zealand

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Wayne Sullivan

Self - Train Driver

Karen Barwick

Self - Local Business Owner

Dave Julius

Self - Site Manager

Lou McNutt

Self - Ecologist / Seal Team

Dan Godoy

Self - Marine Scientist / Seal Team

Matthew Kelly

Self - Rope Access Technician

Marcus Reeves

Self - Rope Access Technician

Cheryl Davidson

Self - Dave's Wife

Johnny Clark

Self - Nins Bin Co-owner

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