The Dark Horse

Directed by James Napier Robertson
R
2014    2h 4mDrama, Biography,
7.497%82%6.3
The true story of New Zealand chess champion Genesis Potini (Curtis), a man who, despite having to face challenges on his own, finds purpose teaching chess to the children in his community in the hope of helping them avoid a life of crime and violence.
  • Cliff CurtisGenesis / Executive Producer
  • James RollestonMana
  • Kirk TorranceNoble
  • Sia TrokenheimNurse
  • Andrew GraingerClive
  • Xavier HoranJedi
  • Roseanne LiangNurse
  • Miriama McDowellSandy
  • Rachel HouseVagrant Woman
  • Wayne HapiAriki
  • Lionel WellingtonRip
  • Niwa WhatuiraMichael
  • John RobertsonChess Coach #1
  • James Napier RobertsonDave / Director / Writer / Co-Producer
  • Tom HernProducer
  • Jim MarbrookCo-Producer
  • Timothy WhiteExecutive Producer
  • Sasha WoodAssociate Producer
  • Tim WoodAssociate Producer
  • Kim SinclairProduction Design

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Watch The Dark Horse Videos

  • The Dark Horse (US)
    The Dark Horse (US)Trailer
  • The Dark Horse (International Trailer)
    The Dark Horse (International Trailer)Trailer
  • Wayne Hapi
    Wayne HapiBehind the Scenes
  • Cliff Curtis
    Cliff CurtisBehind the Scenes
  • James Rolleston
    James RollestonBehind the Scenes
  • Te Rua Rehu-Martin
    Te Rua Rehu-MartinBehind the Scenes
  • James Napier Robertson
    James Napier RobertsonBehind the Scenes
  • Shane 'Jedi' Fitzgerald
    Shane 'Jedi' FitzgeraldBehind the Scenes
  • The Dark Horse (US Featurette)
    The Dark Horse (US Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • King For A King
    King For A KingScene
  • Gen Teaches Class (US)
    Gen Teaches Class (US)Scene
  • Gen's Introduction (US)
    Gen's Introduction (US)Scene
  • Go Eastern Knights (US)
    Go Eastern Knights (US)Scene
  • Burn The School Down (US)
    Burn The School Down (US)Scene
  • Not What They Think You Are
    Not What They Think You AreScene
  • Everything'll Be Alright (US)
    Everything'll Be Alright (US)Scene

The Dark Horse Trivia

The Dark Horse was released on November 20, 2014.

The Dark Horse was directed by James Napier Robertson.

The Dark Horse has a runtime of 2h 4m.

The Dark Horse was produced by Tom Hern.

The true story of New Zealand chess champion Genesis Potini (Curtis), a man who, despite having to face challenges on his own, finds purpose teaching chess to the children in his community in the hope of helping them avoid a life of crime and violence.

The key characters in The Dark Horse are Genesis (Cliff Curtis), Mana (James Rolleston), Noble (Kirk Torrance).

The Dark Horse is rated R.

The Dark Horse is a Drama, Biography, History film.

The Dark Horse has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.

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