Richard John Seddon - Premier is a 1973 New Zealand television film. It is a dramatisation of a period of the life of New Zealand Premier Richard Seddon.
Cast Tony Currie as Seddon Martyn Sanderson as Reeves Michael Haigh as McKenzie Jeremy Stephens as Taylor Charles Walker as Stout Joanna Derrill as Neill Marshall Marsden as Ward John Roberts as Russell John Barrett as Carroll James McFarlane as Ostler Sheila Hammond as Lady Spokesman Stephen Gledhill as First Secretary
Reception Roger Hall in NZ Listener wrote "Seddon was easily the best historical documentary that we've made in this country. It was well written, directed and acted and also had the advantage that someone was willing to spend a lot of money on it". The Press said the filmmakers "succeeded splendidly with its study of "King Dick", striking a delicate balance between Seddon, the great Liberal reformer, and Seddon, the bluff, scheming politician."
Awards Feltex Television Awards 1974 Programme of the Year - Richard John Seddon - Premier - won Actor of the Year - Tony Currie - won
References
External links
Richard John Seddon - Premier on NZ On Screen