We use cookies to help us understand how you use our site, and make your experience better. To find out more read our privacy policy.

Sorry – due to licensing restrictions,
this clip can't be viewed outside New Zealand.

Thankfully most of NZ On Screen's content
can be viewed from anywhere: browse and enjoy!

We're sorry, but something went wrong

Please try reloading the page

We're sorry, but your browser is unable to play this video content.

If this continues please try upgrading your browser or contact us for assistance.

We're sorry, but this video is currently unavailable on mobile.

Hero image for Bombshell

Bombshell

Television (Full Length) – 2016

This full-length telefeature dramatises the infamous 1985 bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior, while docked in Auckland ahead of a protest against French nuclear testing in the Pacific. In the dead of night, two bombs exploded on the hull of the ship, killing Dutch-Portugese photographer Fernando Pereira. Police investigators uncovered a trail leading back to the French secret service, and a web of conspiracy and espionage. The third TV dramatisation of the Rainbow Warrior tragedy was nominated for Best TV Feature at the NZ Film Awards, and for Feature and Script at the NZTV Awards. 

Rongelap needs help. The people there are still suffering. The effects of the fallout are getting worse, not better. And the f***ing French haven't learnt the lesson, either.
– Fernando Pereira (Ande Cunningham) tells his partner Joanne (Mia Pistorius) wife why the cause is important to him

Key Cast & Crew

Profile image for Colin Moy

Colin Moy

As: Detective Harry Hilditch

Generic Profile image for Ande Cunningham

Ande Cunningham

As: Fernando Pereira

Generic Profile image for Coen Falke

Coen Falke

As: Peter Willcox (Captain of the Rainbow Warrior)

Generic Profile image for Mia Pistorius

Mia Pistorius

As: Joanne Pereira

Profile image for Riccardo Pellizzeri

Riccardo Pellizzeri

Director, Producer

Profile image for John Banas

John Banas

Writer

See all 72 credits

Produced by

Logo for Screentime

Screentime

Source

Logo for Screentime

Screentime

More from the Nuclear-free New Zealand Collection...

Thumbnail image for Nuclear Reaction

Nuclear Reaction

This 1995 documentary comprehensively plots New...

Thumbnail image for French Letter '95

French Letter '95

In this video, languid Pacific Island imagery (poi,...

Thumbnail image for Spike Milligan - Nuclear-free public service announcements

Spike Milligan - Nuclear-free public service announcements

In these never-aired commercials, comic genius Spike...

Thumbnail image for Fallout
Series

Fallout

Written by Tom Scott and Greg McGee, South Pacific...

Thumbnail image for Mururoa 1973

Mururoa 1973

In 1973 Alister Barry joined the crew of a protest...

Thumbnail image for The Rainbow Warrior Affair

The Rainbow Warrior Affair

In July 1985 French government agents bombed...

Thumbnail image for Child of the Rainbow Warrior

Child of the Rainbow Warrior

Blackmail, lies and secrecy feature heavily in this...

Thumbnail image for Bombshell

Bombshell

This full-length telefeature dramatises the...

Thumbnail image for Anchor Me

Anchor Me

This all star cover of Mutton Birds classic...

Thumbnail image for A Nuclear Free Pacific (Niuklia Fri Pasifik)

A Nuclear Free Pacific (Niuklia Fri Pasifik)

This documentary travels to nine Pacific nations,...

Thumbnail image for Hotu Painu

Hotu Painu

Pita Turei's wide-ranging documentary explores the...

Thumbnail image for Revolution - 2, The Grand Illusion

Revolution - 2, The Grand Illusion

Award-winning series Revolution examined...

Thumbnail image for Tonight - Robert Muldoon interview

Tonight - Robert Muldoon interview

Like many other current affairs shows in the 70s,...

Thumbnail image for When a Warrior Dies

When a Warrior Dies

This film documents the creation of a memorial in the...

Thumbnail image for Frost Over New Zealand - The Leaders

Frost Over New Zealand - The Leaders

New Zealand politics was a gentler art in the...

Thumbnail image for Pacific 3-2-1-Zero

Pacific 3-2-1-Zero

Pacific 3-2-1-Zero is a record of a...

Thumbnail image for Our Nuclear Defence

Our Nuclear Defence

This short film, made by Alister Barry and Rod...

Thumbnail image for The 1984 Leaders Debate

The 1984 Leaders Debate

Six days out from the 1984 snap election, PM Sir...

Thumbnail image for The Best of The Billy T James Collection

The Best of The Billy T James Collection

Billy T’s unique brand of humour is captured at...

Thumbnail image for Gallery - Mururoa protest interview with Bill Ralston

Gallery - Mururoa protest interview with Bill Ralston

In this short Gallery interview...

Thumbnail image for Reluctant Revolutionary

Reluctant Revolutionary

Reluctant Revolutionary mines a wealth of...

Thumbnail image for Tau Te Mauri - Breath of Peace

Tau Te Mauri - Breath of Peace

This feature-length documentary by Kathleen Gallagher...

Thumbnail image for Beings Rest Finally

Beings Rest Finally

‘Beings Rest Finally’ was the A side of...

Thumbnail image for Nutcase

Nutcase

In this children's sci-fi caper, an all-singing...