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Hook, Line and Sinker

Hook, Line and Sinker

Genres

Comedy

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Hook, Line and Sinker is set in Wellington, New Zealand and tells the story of PJ who loses his truck driving job of 30 years due to failing eyesight, but with the help of his partner Ronnie he finds a new place in the world.

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Budget

$90000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

05 May 2011

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Erin Banks

Erin Banks

Heather

Mason Branch

Mason Branch

Robbie

Geraldine Brophy

Geraldine Brophy

Bernadette

Matthew Chamberlain

Matthew Chamberlain

Frank

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