Pukemanu

Pukemanu was a New Zealand television series that ran from 1971 to 1972.

Background

The series, set in a fictional location, was considered to break ground in the way it approached the subject and examined the town that it was set in.[1][2] It was produced by Tony Isaac.[3] It was filmed on location in Ātiamuri.

Cast

Main

  • Ian Watkin as the town doctor.[4]
  • Ernie Leonard as Charlie Rata.[5]
  • Pat Evison as Phylis Telford (8 episodes)[6][7]

Recurring/guests

  • Tony Barry as Dan Harrigan (6 episodes)
  • Peter Vere-Jones as Mark Gold (6 episodes)
  • Kevin J. Wilson
  • Ginette McDonald (1 episode)
  • Bruno Lawrence as Biker
  • Bill Stalker as Biker

References

  1. ^ NZ On Screen - Pukemanu, Television, 1971–1972, Credits
  2. ^ New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 54 to 56
  3. ^ New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 66
  4. ^ RNZ, 18 May 2016 - New Zealand actor Ian Watkin dies
  5. ^ New Zealand Film and Television: Institution, Industry and Cultural Change, By Trisha Dunleavy, Hester Joyce - Page 54 to 56
  6. ^ Stuff, 31/05/2010 - Dame Pat Evison passes away By Stacey Wood
  7. ^ Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010, By Harris M. Lentz III - Page 125 Evison, Pat

External links

  • NZ On Screen: Pukemanu