
The Dance Exponents: Why Does Love?
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.
Top Cast


Jordan Mooney
Jordan Mooney
Jordan Luck
Jordan Mooney
Jordan Luck


Matariki Whatarau
Matariki Whatarau
Dave Gent
Matariki Whatarau
Dave Gent


Jeremy Elwood
Jeremy Elwood
Charlie Jensen
Jeremy Elwood
Charlie Jensen


Simon Mead
Simon Mead
Michael "Harry" Harallambi
Simon Mead
Michael "Harry" Harallambi


Roz Turnbull
Roz Turnbull
Liz Luck
Roz Turnbull
Liz Luck


Jackson Bliss
Jackson Bliss
Nut Bar Singer
Jackson Bliss
Nut Bar Singer


Brett O’Gorman
Brett O’Gorman
Mike Chunn
Brett O’Gorman
Mike Chunn


Arlo Gibson
Arlo Gibson
Chris Sheehan
Arlo Gibson
Chris Sheehan


Rangi Rangitukunoa
Rangi Rangitukunoa
Tommy Clark
Rangi Rangitukunoa
Tommy Clark
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