The God Boy
Dec 31, 1976 · 1h 28m
Director
Murray ReeceOverview
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)
Cast of The God Boy
Crew of The God Boy
About The God Boy
What is The God Boy about?
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…
When was The God Boy released?
The God Boy was released on December 31, 1976.
How long is The God Boy?
The God Boy runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed The God Boy?
The God Boy was directed by Murray Reece.
Who is in the cast of The God Boy?
The cast of The God Boy includes Ivan Beavis (Bloody Jack), Maria Craig (Mrs Sullivan), Judie Douglass (Sister Angela), Jamie Higgins (Jimmy Sullivan) and Bernard Kearns (Father Gilligan).