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Actor Craig Hall talks about his character Tom and working with Melanie Lynskey.

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The trailer for the film.

A 10 minute excerpt from this feature film.

Director/Writer Anthony McCarten talks about making this film.

Producer Angela Littlejohn talks about making this film.

Actor Melanie Lynskey talks about playing "Jess" in the film.

Actor Craig Hall talks about his character Tom and working with Melanie Lynskey.

Behind the scenes - B-roll footage from making this film.

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Show of Hands

Film (Trailer, Excerpts, and Extras) – 2008

Mature

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The second feature from playwright Anthony McCarten (Ladies' Night) is a small tale with some big themes. Set in a New Plymouth car yard, it follows an endurance contest in which a car will be awarded to the person who manages to keep their hands on it the longest. As night falls, solo mother Jess (Melanie Lynskey from Heavenly Creatures) finds herself fending off the attentions of an obstinate competitor (Craig Hall), with a much harsher vision of the world than hers. Inspired by similar real-life contests, McCarten based the film on his novel Endurance (2007).

Key Cast & Crew

Craig Hall

As: Tom Shrift

Angela Littlejohn

Producer

Anthony McCarten

Director, Writer, Original Author

Don McGlashan

Composer

Melanie Lynskey

As: Jess

John Cavill

Cinematographer

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