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Another Peter Sharp/Maurice Gee/Ginette McDonald drama
Documentary about American soldiers in NZ
Another young adult drama
Classic advert featuring an American soldier
Actor Milan Borich went on to sing in this band
Milan Borich also acts in this movie
More small town conflict set in the past
Documentary about NZ's Dalmatian community
Another fictional WWll home front story
Wounded American soldiers recover in Auckland
A newsreel featuring American soldiers in NZ
Sarah Peirse also played a mother in this
A murder mystery set on the home front
Another drama set during World War II
Milan Borich in singing mode
Compilation of wartime newsreels
Actor Milan Borich in a later role
Another Peter Sharp/Maurice Gee/Ginette McDonald drama
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I am a collector of original WW2 era militaria, uniform and vehicles of the American unit depicted, the 43rd Infantry Division, so it is great to see the 43rd remembered on film.
As far as we are aware it is not available to buy on DVD.
If you wish to obtain a copy you may have luck buying a copy from the TVNZ Archives. Their link for footage requests (personal use) is: http://tvnz.co.nz/footage/request-form-personal-use-3379314
Kim - NZ On Screen
Was just about to ask about this gem.