Toehold on a Harbour
Genres
Overview
An entertaining look at life in Wellington, New Zealand in the 1960s, giving a colourful impression of Wellington city: hills, winding streets, busy people and strong winds.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
10 min
Release Date
1966-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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