The Kick

The Kick

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The Kick

2014

1h 31m

6.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

The dramatic behind-the-scenes story of All Black Stephen Donald and the pentaly kick that saved the 2011 World Cup.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

David de Lautour

Stephen Donald

David de Lautour

Acting

Clinton Randell

Richard Kahui

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Acting

Josh McKenzie

Dan Carter

Josh McKenzie

Acting

Geoff Dolan

Graham Henry

Geoff Dolan

Directing

Tim Gordon

Graham Henry

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Acting

Tim Gordon

Graham Henry

Tim Gordon

Acting

Rachael Blampied

Alex

Rachael Blampied

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