Hang On a Minute Mate is a 1982 New Zealand television film. It is based on stories featuring the character Sam Cash by Barry Crump from his books Hang on a Minute Mate (1961), One of Us (1962) and There and Back (1963). It was adapted, produced and directed by Alan Lindsay. Lindsay's first adapted the stories with a 30 minute film titled Sam Cash made in 1975. Hang On a Minute Mate was nominated in the Drama category at the 1982 Feltex Television Awards.
Cast Alan Jervis as Sam Cash Kelly Johnson as Jack Lilburn Alex Trousdale as Tom Bine Arthur Chapman as T. Burke Patric Carey as Larry Larry Ford as Ponto Gwyneth Hughes as Sahra Sara Jones as Mrs. Cash
Reception Helen Martin in New Zealand film, 1912-1996 says "The camera moves little, zooms where it should cut, and is reluctant to provide information via the close up. The tinkly piano score adds a little energy, but not much. Also weakening the film are amateurish acting, a wordy script, out of synch dubbing and a deathly pace"
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External links
Hang On a Minute Mate at NZ On Screen