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By the Balls

Documentary1h 27m

5.5/10

5.5

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Storyline

Sport and politics most definitely do mix in this gripping look back at a brutal and turbulent time for New Zealand rugby, told from the point of view of the players themselves including David Kirk and Buck Shelford.

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Details

Directors

Simon Coldrick, Charlotte Purdy

ReleasedJul 24, 2019

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideGNZ

Studio

NZ on Air

Cast

John Kirwin

Himself

Wayne 'Buck' Shelford

Himself

David Kirk

Himself

Grant Fox

Himself

Keith Quinn

Himself

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

3 fresh · 0 rotten

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Malcolm Hopwood

RTThe Post NZSep 19, 2019

As well as being a compelling docu-drama, it unveiled the politics of buck-passing.

J

Jack van Beynen

RTThe Post NZSep 16, 2019

It's a great story, and in By The Balls it's well told. Watch it whether you're a rugby nut or not.

J

James Croot

RTThe Post NZJul 24, 2019

With its entertaining and enlightening mix of archival footage... [By the Balls] documentary fully deserves to find a large audience.

R

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Information

Title

By the Balls

Released

Jul 24, 2019

Rated

G

Region of Origin

New Zealand

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 27m

Status

Released

Studio

NZ on Air

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