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Bradman

Short Film (Full Length) – 1993

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A social cricket match in Cornwall Park needs a third umpire after a bogan's dog swallows the ball in this short film. As the men in white struggle to field the ball, a statistics-obsessed sport crosses absurd boundaries. A line-up of contemporary NZ comedic talent features on the field— plus New Zealand Black Caps cricketers (and 1992 World Cup bowlers) Chris Pringle and Willie Watson. Bradman was written and directed by Peter Tait (actor in classic shorts The Singing Trophy and Kitchen Sink). The film includes classic song ‘Bradman’ by Australian singer Paul Kelly.

Stuff the ball — what about me beer?
– Bogan (Andrew Kovacevich)

Key Cast & Crew

Harry Sinclair

As: Captain

Peter Tait

Director, Writer

John Keir

Producer

Marie Adams

As: Lady

Chris Pringle

As: Batsman 1

Andrew Kovacevich

As: Simpson

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Produced by

Keirfilm Productions

Source

New Zealand Film Commission

Acknowledgements

Made with the assistance of the Short Film Fund of the NZ Film Commission

Music

Closing credits song 'Bradman' written and sung by Paul Kelly

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Sport
Comedy

More Information

NZ Film Commission page for this film