Genesis Potini (Cliff Curtis) – nicknamed Dark Horse – suffers from bipolar disorder and has been a psychiatric patient for many years. However, an unusual passion offers solace from his illness and the fragile harmony within his family: chess. Genesis possesses an astonishing talent – ​​he masters the game of kings like a world champion. When he meets the young members of a local chess club, he gets the chance to use his gift and decides to coach the kids...

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The Dark Horse (2014)

Drama · 2h 4m · 4/25/2015

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Genesis Potini (Cliff Curtis) – nicknamed Dark Horse – suffers from bipolar disorder and has been a psychiatric patient for many years. However, an unusual passion offers solace from his illness and the fragile harmony within his family: chess. Genesis possesses an astonishing talent – ​​he masters the game of kings like a world champion. When he meets the young members of a local chess club, he gets the chance to use his gift and decides to coach the kids...

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Status

Released

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Production Companies

Southern Light Films, Four Knights Film
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Cast
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Cliff Curtis

Genesis
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James Rolleston

Mana
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Kirk Torrance

Noble
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Miriama McDowell

Sandy
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Barry Te Hira

Mutt
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Xavier Horan

Jedi
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Wayne Hapi

Ariki
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Lyel Timu

Rangimarie
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Te Ahorangi Retimana-Martin

Rusty
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Calae Hignett-Morgan

Piripi
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James Napier Robertson

Dave
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Te Rua Rehu-Martin

Murray
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Niwa Whatuira

Michael
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Lionel Wellington

Rip
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Wesley Broadfoot

Nathan
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Tuhoe Isaac

Blood
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Sia Trokenheim

Nurse
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Andrew Grainger

Clive
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Shaden Te Huna

Young Genesis
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Dante Nathuran

Young Ariki
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Pat Napier

Registration Lady
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Kuli Tonga

Truck
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Quade Roiri

Rangi
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John Leigh

Gift Shop Owner
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Shane Rangi

Police Officer #1
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Thomas Kiwi

Police Officer #2
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Jim Marbrook

Red Faced Man
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Jon Brazier

Dr. Andrews
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Karlos Wrennall

Liquor Store Owner
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Rachel House

Vagrant Woman
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Wichman Patricia

Rip's Mother (as Patricia Vichmann)
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Shane Dawson

Rip's Dad
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John Robertson

Chess Coach #1
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Shane 'Jedi' Fitzgerald

Mark
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Andrew Stehlin

Vagrant Heavy
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Marietta Apulu

Marietta
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Christopher Kessell

Tom Michaels
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Jacob Tetton

Jacob
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Roseanne Liang

Nurse (uncredited)
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Joseph Oliveira

Store Clerk (uncredited)
Crew
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James Napier Robertson

Director
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James Napier Robertson

Writer
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The Dark Horse

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

7/12/2016

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