Saving Grace (1998 film)
| Saving Grace | |
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| Directed by | Costa Botes |
| Based on | Saving Grace by Duncan Sarkies |
| Produced by | Larry Parr |
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| Cinematography | Sean O'Donnell |
| Edited by | Michael J. Horton |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Saving Grace is a 1998 film produced in New Zealand based on a play by Duncan Sarkies. It was directed by Costa Botes and stars Kirsty Hamilton and Jim Moriarty.[1][2]
Plot
Unemployed teenager Grace Cuthberston meets the mysterious Gerald Hutchinson; the two eventually become lovers. Gerald then claims to be Christ, and Grace has to determine whether he is mad and if there is a reason for the coincidences and "miracles" that seem to be happening.[1][2]
Cast
- Wairere Barnsley as Sister
- Tina Cleary as Receptionist
- Eteuati Ete as Preacher
- Kirsty Hamilton as Grace
- Rhys Morgan as Gerald at 20
- Jim Moriarty as Gerald
- James Moriarty as Young Gerald
- Denise O'Connell as Mum
Reviews
- 1997 Valladolid International Film Festival (Spain)
- 1997 Asia-Pacific Film Festival
- 1998 Montreal World Film Festival
- 1998 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (South Korea)
- 1998 Chicago International Film Festival
- 1999 Fantasporto (Portugal)
Awards
- 1997 New Zealand Film and TV Awards – (Best Feature Film Score) – (Best Soundtrack – Feature Film)
References
- ^ a b "Saving Grace". British Film Institute. 1999.
- ^ a b "Saving Grace". NZ On Screen. New Zealand Film Commission. 1997.
External links
Saving Grace at IMDb
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