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The Dark Horse: Directed by James Napier Robertson. With Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Miriama McDowell. A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
- (6.6K)
- Biography, Drama
- James Napier Robertson
- 2014-11-20
The Dark Horse is based on the real-life story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant New Zealand chess player who suffered from severe bipolar disorder. The film begins with him walking down a street in the rain, before walking into an antique store and playing a chess game with himself.
Starring an extraordinary New Zealand cast, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brillant but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion - Genesis Potini. Show more. Status: Complete, Released, DCP available. Genre: Drama. Sales Agent: Seville International. Distributor: Transmission Films. Credits:
The Dark Horse is the story of a Māori former chess champ who must "overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself". Genesis Potini has a bipolar disorder. His nephew Mana (Boy star James Rolleston) faces being pressed into a gang.
How to watch online, stream, rent or buy The Dark Horse in New Zealand + release dates, reviews and trailers. Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider) leads this true Kiwi story as Genesis Potini, the speed-chess prodigy from New Zealand.
Jun 11, 2014 · Starring an extraordinary NZ cast; Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider and Boy), James Rolleston (Boy) and Kirk Torrance (Outrageous Fortune) The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of...
- 2 min
- 199.5K
- Transmission Films
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The Dark Horse is based on the real-life story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant New Zealand chess player who suffered from severe bipolar disorder. The film begins with him walking down a street in the rain, before walking into an antique store and playing a chess game with himself.
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