The Dance Exponents: Why Does Love?

The Dance Exponents: Why Does Love?

The Dance Exponents: Why Does Love?

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The Dance Exponents: Why Does Love?

2017

1h 30m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Music

TV Movie

Overview

The story of the rise and fall and rise of one of New Zealand’s most loved and iconic bands, The Exponents.

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Production Companies

Great Southern Television

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Jordan Mooney

Jordan Luck

Jordan Mooney

Acting

Matariki Whatarau

Dave Gent

Matariki Whatarau

Acting

Jeremy Elwood

Charlie Jensen

Jeremy Elwood

Acting

Simon Mead

Michael "Harry" Harallambi

Simon Mead

Acting

Roz Turnbull

Liz Luck

Roz Turnbull

Acting

Jackson Bliss

Nut Bar Singer

Jackson Bliss

Acting

Brett O’Gorman

Mike Chunn

Brett O’Gorman

Acting

Arlo Gibson

Chris Sheehan

Arlo Gibson

Acting

Rangi Rangitukunoa

Tommy Clark

Rangi Rangitukunoa

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