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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7 members

Acting

David de Lautour

Stephen Donald

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Clinton Randell

Richard Kahui

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Josh McKenzie

Dan Carter

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Geoff Dolan

Graham Henry

Directing

Tim Gordon

Graham Henry

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Tim Gordon

Graham Henry

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Rachael Blampied

Alex

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