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Among the Cinders is a 1983 New Zealand drama film directed by Rolf Hädrich and starring Paul O'Shea, Amanda Jones, Derek Hardwick and Yvonne Lawley. After a hunting accident in which his friend is killed (for which he blames himself) a boy (Nick) runs away from home and goes to live with his grandparents, where he matures into a man.
The film is based on the 1965 novel of the same name by New Zealand author Maurice Shadbolt, who appears in the film as Frank Flinders.
Original Release
07/01/1985
US Release
07/01/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul O'Shea | Nick Flinders |
| Derek Hardwick | Grandfather |
| Yvonne Lawley | Grandmother |
| Rebecca Gibney | Sally |
| Amanda Jones | Glenys |
| Bridget Armstrong | Helga |
| Maurice Shadbolt | Frank |
| Marcus Broughton | Derek |
| Ngaire Woods | Kate |
| Christopher Hansard | Michael |
Directors
Writers
Maurice Shadbolt, John O'Shea, Rolf Hädrich
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul O'Shea | Nick Flinders |
| Derek Hardwick | Grandfather |
| Yvonne Lawley | Grandmother |
| Rebecca Gibney | Sally |
| Amanda Jones | Glenys |
| Bridget Armstrong | Helga |
| Maurice Shadbolt | Frank |
| Marcus Broughton | Derek |
| Ngaire Woods | Kate |
| Christopher Hansard | Michael |
| Ricky Duff | Sam |
| Harata Solomon | Mrs. Waikai |
| Michael Haigh | Sergeant Crimmins |
| Peter Baldock | Clergyman |
| Cherie O'Shea | Nurse |
| Desmond Kelly | Fred |
| Tom Poata | Ahu |
| Peter Dennett | Constable |
| Sal Criscillo | Photographer |
| Sela Apera | Tera |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John O'Shea | Producer |
| Craig Walters | Producer |
