Split Enz: Spellbound (1993)

Sam Neill narrates this documentary plotting the career of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands: from formation by Mike Chunn, Phil Judd and Tim Finn at Auckland University in 1971 to their demise in 1984, when Neil Finn walked away. The major players talk freely about good times and bad — art rock, the wayward genius of Judd (including a rare interview), Noel Crombie’s spoon playing and costume design, hard times in England and the punk backlash, the big pop hits after Neil joined, Tim’s solo album, an obsession with paper darts, and the pre-gig ritual of One For One.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

T

Tim Finn

Himself

Sam Neill

Narrator

Neil Finn

Himself

B

Bruce Sheridan

Himself - Interviewer

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