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Strata

Strata

It's about survival - there are no heroes

Genres

Drama

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The story means to develop through an uncovering of layers - strata. As writer Krumbachova stated: "With nature as a prison, an impassable barrier ... where every action is physically and psychically limited by the environment ... people are reduced to fragments of basic instinct and intelligence." Promoted as a psychological thriller, Strata provides little tension nor any real climax. The characters are ideas - not believably real.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

01 September 1983

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Victor

John Banas

John Banas

Steve

Judy Morris

Judy Morris

Margaret

Tom Brennan

Tom Brennan

Eric

Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Keith

Peter Nicoll

Peter Nicoll

Tony

Mary Regan

Mary Regan

Gaylene

Ctibor Turba

Ctibor Turba

Thomas

Patrick Smyth

Patrick Smyth

Quarantine Doctor

Norman Forsey

Norman Forsey

Dr Hunter

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