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Release Year2006
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes81
DirectorRobert Sarkies
WritersRobert Sarkies
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOut of the Blue
About Out of the Blue
Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana, a small New Zealand seaside town, in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Based on true events.
Directed by Robert Sarkies, Out of the Blue leans on a strong ensemble — Karl Urban, Tandi Wright, Simon Ferry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.
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