The God Boy
Overview
The God Boy is a portrait of a troubled teen Jimmy (Jamie Higgins) growing up in post-war small town New Zealand and wrestling with a repressive education and home front turmoil. Adapted from the Ian Cross novel by Ian Mune and directed by Murray Reece, the landmark film was the first NZ telefeature, gaining Feltex awards and front page reviews. With menace and Catholic guilt ever-present, it’s credited as a pioneer of what Sam Neill dubbed NZ’s “cinema of unease”. (NZ On Screen)
Top-billed cast
- BBernard Kearns
- MMaria Craig
- JJudie Douglass
- IIvan Beavis
- JJamie Higgins
- HHarold Kissin
Crew
- Director
- Murray Reece
- Writers
- Ian Cross, Ian Mune
Frequently asked questions
What is The God Boy rated?
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Who directed The God Boy?
The God Boy was directed by Murray Reece.
When was The God Boy released?
The God Boy was released in 1976.
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