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The Dark Horse (2014)

Movie ★ 6.3 124 min

Drama History

One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.

James Napier Robertson Director James Napier Robertson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 17, 2014
Runtime
124 min
IMDb
tt2192016
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
Studio
Four Knights Film

Themes

Cast

Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis Genesis James Rolleston James Rolleston Mana Kirk Torrance Kirk Torrance Noble Sia Trokenheim Sia Trokenheim Nurse Andrew Grainger Andrew Grainger Clive Xavier Horan Xavier Horan Jedi Roseanne Liang Roseanne Liang Nurse Miriama McDowell Miriama McDowell Sandy Rachel House Rachel House Vagrant Woman Wayne Hapi Wayne Hapi Ariki Lionel Wellington Lionel Wellington Rip Niwa Whatuira Niwa Whatuira Michael John Robertson Chess Coach #1 James Napier Robertson James Napier Robertson Dave

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dark Horse about?
One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
Who directed The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse was directed by James Napier Robertson.
Who stars in The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse stars Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Sia Trokenheim.
When was The Dark Horse released?
The Dark Horse is a 2014 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Dark Horse?
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