The Making of Sleeping Dogs

"If you want it done properly, do it yourself."

Director Roger Donaldson's 1977 movie of CK Stead novel Smith's Dream helped spark a new wave of Kiwi cinema. Getting there was a cash-strapped, bare-knuckle ride. In this documentary cast and crew recall a communal film set that was "constantly on the go" as they pulled together drama, car chases, and gun battles using mainly ingenuity.

Release Date

March 24, 2004

Status

Released

Original Title

The Making of Sleeping Dogs

Runtime

1h 5min

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