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The Secret Life of John Rowles
Television (Full Length) – 2008
The meteoric career of one of NZ’s greatest entertainers is examined in this documentary. John Rowles went from a Kawerau childhood to stardom in London at 21; but, after headlining in Hawaii and Las Vegas, he saw it all slip away. Those roofing ads and near bankruptcy followed, but Rowles has retained his self belief and that voice. A stellar cast of interviewees analyse his strengths and weaknesses, including Sir Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, Neil Finn and late promoter Phil Warren. Amongst the star cameos, John’s sister Cheryl Moana explains the downside of his best-known local hit.
He is the penultimate showman.– Sir Howard Morrison
Key Cast & Crew
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Produced by
Buto Productions
Source
Buto Productions
Acknowledgements
Made with funding from NZ On Air
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