The Roger Donaldson Collection: Sleeping Dogs / Smash Palace

Sleeping Dogs

As the cities of New Zealand are torn apart by civil anarchy and economic chaos, apolitical family man Smith (Sam Neill of Jurassic Park) flees his shattered marriage to live alone in the country. When he is falsely accused of being a saboteur, Smith becomes an unwitting pawn in a desperate battle between guerilla resistance fighters and the ruthless armies of the right wing government. The legendary Warren Oates (The Wild Bunch) co-stars in this tense thriller produced and directed by Roger Donaldson. Sleeping Dogs made history as the first New Zealand feature ever shown in American theaters.

Smash Palace

Bruno Lawrence (The Quiet Earth) delivers an unforgettable performance as Al Shaw, a former pro racer who now operates a backcountry auto salvage yard with his unhappy wife and their beloved daughter. When Al's wife leaves him, taking their daughter and beginning an affair with his best friend, Al's frustration and rage explode in a series of shocking actions that may destroy them all. Roger Donaldson produced, directed and co-wrote this startling New Zealand drama that became an acclaimed international hit and launched his award-winning American career.