Inside Straight (1984)
- Action
- Comedy
- Crime
- Drama
Directed by: Tony Wilson, John Laing, Tony Issac, Ross Jennings, John Reid
Written by: Keith Aberdein, Jack Klein, Grant Morris
Shot on location in Wellington, often after dark, Inside Straight helped usher in a new era of Kiwi TV dramas, far from the rural backblocks. This Minder-esque portrait of Wellington's underworld was inspired by writer Keith Aberdein's experiences as a taxi-driver and all night cafe worker. Phillip Gordon (soon to win fame as a conman in Came a Hot Friday) stars as the former fisherman, learning the ways of the city from veteran taxi driver Roy Billing.
