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"Goodbye Pork Pie" is a 1981 New Zealand comedy film directed by Geoff Murphy. The story follows a small-time crook and a hitchhiker who drive a stolen yellow Mini Cooper across the North Island of New Zealand to Wellington, with police in pursuit. It is widely recognized as a landmark in New Zealand cinema for being the first local film to achieve significant commercial success.
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What vehicle is used in Goodbye Pork Pie?
The main characters travel across New Zealand in a stolen yellow Mini Cooper. The distinctive car becomes one of the film's most recognizable visual details.
Where do the characters drive in Goodbye Pork Pie?
The journey crosses New Zealand's North Island and heads toward Wellington. A small-time crook and a hitchhiker travel together while police pursue them.
Who directed Goodbye Pork Pie?
Geoff Murphy directed the 1981 New Zealand comedy. The film combines road-movie structure, low-level crime, police pursuit, and local New Zealand humor.
Is there a later version of Goodbye Pork Pie?
A new film titled Pork Pie was released in 2017 as a remake of the 1981 movie. It updates the road-trip story while retaining the stolen Mini Cooper premise and New Zealand setting.
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