Radio Pirates

Radio Pirates

0.0IMDb Score
Released:2009-02-14
Duration:106 min
Country:New Zealand
Director:Craig Newland
Actors:Lindsay Farris, John Gregg, Melanie Vallejo, Robert Griffiths, Dash Kruck
Production:

Overview:

It's 1965 and rock music is shaking up the world but not in Auckland, New Zealand. One man's determination will challenge, inspire and lead a bunch of rebel deejay's into an un-chartered political nightmare. A boat called the Tiri will be their freedom, broadcasting from international waters to avoid prosecution. Based on a true story, a bold bid to free the airwaves and bring rock n' roll to the people.

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