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The Monster of Mangatiti

The Monster of Mangatiti

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The Monster of Mangatiti

2015

1h 10m

6.1(18 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

When 19 year old Heather Walsh accepts a job on a farm in the Mangatiti Valley, she has no idea paradise will become a nightmare. This true New Zealand story tells of Heather's horrific ordeal.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Greta Gregory

Greta Gregory

Heather Walsh

Mark Mitchinson

Mark Mitchinson

Bill Cornelius

Flynn Allan

Benn Cornelius

Mark Warren

Det Demchy

Roz Turnbull

Roz Turnbull

Heather (2008)

Alison Quigan

Alison Quigan

Shirley Petrie

Harriet Beattie

Joanne

John Sumner

John Sumner

Malcolm

Margaret Mary Hollins

Margaret Mary Hollins

Angela

Edwin Wright

Edwin Wright

Doug Cornelius

Creative team

Directed by: Philly de Lacey
Riccardo Pellizzeri
Written by: John Banas
Produced by: Philly de Lacey
Bridget Bourke

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