Alison Bruce

Alison Bruce

Born: January 1, 1962
in Tanzania
Alison Bruce (born 1962) is a New Zealand television and film actress, who starred in the 1999 feature Magik and Rose. She also appeared in the teen series Being Eve, Xena: Warrior Princess and had a recurring role as Simula in Young Hercules.

Movies for Alison Bruce...

The Power of the Dog
Title: The Power of the Dog
Character: The Governor's Wife
Released: October 25, 2021
Type: Movie
A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.
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Title: The Wilds
Character: Ellen Rose
Released: December 11, 2020
Type: TV
A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
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Title: One Lane Bridge
Character: Lois Tremaine
Released: April 20, 2020
Type: TV
During a murder investigation in Queenstown, an ambitious young detective reawakens a spiritual gift that endangers the case, his career and his life.
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Hot Mother
Title: Hot Mother
Character: Naomi
Released: February 21, 2020
Type: Movie
A horror trip based on a true incident: The feel-good atmosphere of the wellness resort cannot calm the tense mood between mother and daughter. They relentlessly criticise each other. Ultimately, in the hot sauna, there is no escape for either of them.
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Ablaze
Title: Ablaze
Character: Edith Drake
Released: September 29, 2019
Type: Movie
In November 1947 forty-one people died in a massive blaze that gutted the huge Ballantynes Department Store complex in the heart of Christchurch’s business district. This is the tragic story of New Zealand’s worst fire disaster.
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Title: The Gulf
Character: Sen. Sgt. Denise Abernethy
Released: August 26, 2019
Type: TV
A detective recovering from amnesia caused by a shocking car accident begins to suspect not everything is as it seems, following the reappearance of a young boy.
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Memory Foam
Title: Memory Foam
Released: July 24, 2019
Type: Movie
As a middle aged married couple shop for a new bed they begin to realise their bed might not be the only thing they’ve out grown.
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Title: Golden Boy
Character: Susan
Released: July 16, 2019
Type: TV
Follow the hilarious life of small town girl Mitch as she lives in the constant shadow of her rugby star brother Tama.
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Sail Away
Title: Sail Away
Character: Margaret
Released: November 14, 2018
Type: Movie
Kevin works in a sardine factory but dreams of sailing the high seas. Upon hearing the call of the wild he begins to build a fantastical boat in his backyard, much to the disdain of his family and friends.
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In Dark Places
Title: In Dark Places
Character: Dr Valerie McGinn
Released: July 22, 2018
Type: Movie
In Dark Places is the gripping story of an innocent man, imprisoned for two decades for a crime he did not commit, and an ex-cop's heroic battle to win him his freedom.
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Kiwi
Title: Kiwi
Character: Anne Lupton
Released: July 8, 2018
Type: Movie
In 1983 Kiwi, a farm horse, became a racing legend when he ran from last to first to win The Melbourne Cup. Kiwi tells the story of the horse and the family who raced him. The extraordinary story of a remarkable horse that became a racing legend when he ran from last to first over the final 300 metres at Flemington to win The Melbourne Cup. This is the enthralling story of Kiwi, the horse a farmer's wife bought for $1000 that went on to win the Melbourne Cup in 1983. An 18-year-old jockey called Jimmy Cassidy was the rider.
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Dotty
Title: Dotty
Character: Carol
Released: March 12, 2013
Type: Movie
A stubborn old lady struggles to send a text message to her daughter.
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Avalon High
Title: Avalon High
Character: Coach Miganov
Released: January 28, 2011
Type: Movie
Elaine "Ellie" Harrison has just moved from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland while her parents take a year-long sabbatical to continue their medieval studies in nearby Washington D.C. Her new high school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock, Jennifer the cheerleader, Marco, the bad boy/desperado, and Will, the senior class president, quarterback, and all around good guy. But not everyone at Avalon High is who they appear to be, not even Ellie herself. Eventually, it becomes apparent that Avalon High is a situation where the ancient Arthurian legend is repeating itself.
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Title: Legend of the Seeker
Character: Sister Verna
Released: November 1, 2008
Type: TV
The adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher, who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan and a wise old wizard named Zedd, he must stop a ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil and enslaving the world.
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Perfect Creature
Title: Perfect Creature
Character: TV Presenter
Released: August 16, 2007
Type: Movie
The vampire myth is given a stylish 1960s treatment, where a human cop partners with a vampire cop to stop a vamp bent on creating a war between the two "separate but equal" races.
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Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Title: Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Character: Grace Leister
Released: June 17, 2007
Type: Movie
Emma Norman spends a wild Spring break holiday on Mintners Cove beach, California, with her female friends, Lori, who seeks a new fling and academic Stefanie. There, slick stud Greg Vlasi gives them a good time and shoots video of them on beach and yacht (possibly drugged and/or drunk). The video is doctored and released onto the internet as porn distributed by Nick Bronson in LA. Soon Emma's promising career as Minneapolis school teacher is over. Her fireman fiancé David in home small-town Prairie dumps her, even her dad's firm gets boycotted.
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The World's Fastest Indian
Title: The World's Fastest Indian
Character: Doctor
Released: October 12, 2005
Type: Movie
The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
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Spooked
Title: Spooked
Character: Sheila Miller
Released: October 31, 2004
Type: Movie
Spooked is a contemporary conspiracy thriller arising from the mysterious death of Kevin Jones, who thought he was just buying second-hand computers, until he looked at the data left on the discs. Was kevin murdered or did he simply get drunk and crash his car? Investigating journalist Mort Whitman says he will find out, even if it kills him. The film is based on material from the book 'The Paradise Conspiracy' by Ian Wishart.
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Sylvia
Title: Sylvia
Character: Elizabeth
Released: October 17, 2003
Type: Movie
Story of the relationship between the poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath.
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Title: Being Eve
Released: August 25, 2001
Type: TV
Being Eve is a television series from New Zealand, originally shown on TV3 from 2001–2002, and rebroadcast on The N. Being Eve focuses on a teenage girl, Eve Baxter, and her daily problems. Her parents are divorced but live next door to each other. Eve was in love with a boy named Adam. They broke up at the beginning of the second season, and she ends up with another boy named Sam Hooper, whom she had her first kiss with when they were kids.
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Title: Mercy Peak
Released: July 25, 2001
Type: TV
Mercy Peak was a New Zealand television series that ran for three seasons on local network TV One, between 2001 and 2004. The series rated well in New Zealand and won multiple awards for its cast. Though an ensemble show, Mercy Peak centres on a doctor who leaves the city to work at a hospital in the small town of Bassett. She works alongside stuffy but caring doctor William Kingsley. The series was produced by Auckland company South Pacific Pictures; a number of those who worked on the show would have a big hand in South Pacific Pictures hit Outrageous Fortune, including co-creator Rachel Lang, directors Mark Beesley and Simon Bennett, and producer John Laing.
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Magik & Rose
Title: Magik & Rose
Character: Magik
Released: May 15, 2000
Type: Movie
As everyone in town gears up for the annual Hokitka Wild Foods Festival, Magik and Rose are locked in a poignant and funny off-beat tale of friendship and fertility. The result could end a good marriage, redefine the "perfect man", as well as discover what it means to be mother and daughter.
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Willy Nilly
Title: Willy Nilly
Character: Carol
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
In rural New Zealand, Harry and Eric are middle-aged men whose aged, tyrannical mother runs their lives. When she dies, serious questions come to the two men.
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Title: Xena: Warrior Princess
Character: Queen Melosa
Released: September 4, 1995
Type: TV
Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.
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Title: Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Character: Postera
Released: January 29, 1995
Type: TV
The legendary son of Zeus journeys across the earth fighting monsters and helping people.
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The Rainbow Warrior
Title: The Rainbow Warrior
Character: Leslie Holbrook
Released: May 22, 1993
Type: Movie
Peter Wilcox (Voight), as skipper of the 'Rainbow Warrior', a Greenpeace ship, docks in Auckland, July 1985, preparing for a protest against French nuclear testing in the south pacific. When a bomb rips open the vessel, killing a crew member, he must convince the police superintendent (Neill) that this is an act of terrorism. Determined not to allow outside forces to threaten their harbor, the police embark on a pursuit of the persons responsible. The events that follow nearly bring down an allied nation's government.
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Mon désir
Title: Mon désir
Character: Faye
Released: March 25, 1991
Type: Movie
A suburban woman's life changes on the day she discovers her husband is having an affair.
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Old Scores
Title: Old Scores
Character: Ngaire Morgan
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Former Welsh rugby hero Bleddyn Morgan has his life in New Zealand interrupted by a deathbed confession that leads to a replay of a controversial 1966 All Blacks/Wales rugby match - with the original teams. The now old men pull on their jerseys one more time while Morgan deals with his past on his return home. (from IMDB)
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An Angel at My Table
Title: An Angel at My Table
Character: Dora
Released: September 20, 1990
Type: Movie
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.