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Von Tempsky's Ghost
Television (Full Length) – 2002
Mike King presents the story of Gustavus Von Tempsky: swashbuckling colonial soldier of fortune, "flamboyant folk hero" and "our first pin up boy". The Prussian-born artist, self-promoter, romantic and adventurer, led an elite unit — the Forest Rangers — in the 1860s New Zealand Wars, garbed in trademark Garibaldi shirt, kilt and calvary sabre. His bush-fighting skill attracted respect from Māori foes, who named him "manu rau" (many birds); but also controversy after an infamous raid. He met his demise fighting guerilla leader Titokowaru.
Key Cast & Crew
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Produced by
Bright Spark Television
Source
Bright Spark Television
Acknowledgements
Made with funding from NZ On Air
Music
Additional Music by Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns
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