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Sam Neill

Date of birth: 1947-09-14

Place of birth: Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 山姆·尼尔, 萨姆·尼尔, سم نیل, Nigel Neill, 山姆·尼爾, Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill

Sam Neill

Biography

Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (born 14 September 1947) is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Born in Northern Ireland to an English mother and New Zealand father, Neill moved to Christchurch with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the film Sleeping Dogs (1977), which he followed with leading roles in My Brilliant Career (1979), Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession (both 1981), Evil Angels (also known as A Cry in the Dark) (1988), Dead Calm (1989), The Hunt For Red October (1990), The Piano (1993), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994). He came to international prominence as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993), reprising the role in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Outside of film, Neill has appeared in numerous television series in guest and recurring roles, including Reilly, Ace of Spies (1983), The Simpsons (1994), The Tudors (2007), Crusoe (2008–2010), Happy Town (2010), Alcatraz (2012), and Rick and Morty (2019). He also starred as the titular character Merlin in Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006) and as Major Chester Campbell in the first two series of Peaky Blinders (2013–2014). He has presented and narrated several documentaries. Neill receives the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Longford Lyell Award, the New Zealand Film Award, and the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor. He also has three Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Neill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movie Credits

Jurassic Park III
3.1

Jurassic Park III

2001-07-18

In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Ama

The Horse Whisperer
3.4

The Horse Whisperer

1998-02-01

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the

The Revengers' Comedies
2.8

The Revengers' Comedies

1998-06-09

After saving each other from jumping off a bridge, Henry Bell and Karen Knightly plot to avenge the

The Piano
3.7

The Piano

1993-05-18

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-centu

The Hunt for Red October
3.7

The Hunt for Red October

1990-03-02

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast un

Bicentennial Man
3.6

Bicentennial Man

1999-12-17

Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the

Until the End of the World
3.4

Until the End of the World

1991-09-12

In 1999, a woman's life is forever changed after she survives a car crash with two bank robbers, who

In the Mouth of Madness
3.6

In the Mouth of Madness

1995-02-03

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popu

Memoirs of an Invisible Man
2.9

Memoirs of an Invisible Man

1992-02-28

After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while

Assassin Club
3

Assassin Club

2023-02-24

In this world of contract killers, Morgan Gaines is the best of the best. When Morgan is hired to ki

The Jungle Book
3

The Jungle Book

1994-12-23

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty.

The Final Conflict
2.9

The Final Conflict

1981-03-20

Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefa

The French Revolution
3.7

The French Revolution

1989-05-10

A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Gene

Dead Calm
3.3

Dead Calm

1989-04-07

An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. W

Enigma
2.8

Enigma

1982-10-15

Five highly-trained KGB agents are sent to the west to assassinate several Soviet dissidents. In ord

The Blood of Others
2.5

The Blood of Others

1984-08-25

In the German-occupied Paris, Helene is torn between the love for her boyfriend Jean, working for th

The Dish
3.4

The Dish

2000-10-19

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtai

Possession
3.6

Possession

1981-05-27

A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the trut

Ice
2.8

Ice

2011-01-02

It is 2020. Findings by environmental scientist Professor Thom Archer suggest that Halo, the corpora

Dirty Deeds
2.8

Dirty Deeds

2002-07-18

Set in 1960s Sydney, this is the story of an Australian gangster whose booming business, buoyed by t

Angel
2.8

Angel

2007-02-17

Edwardian England. A precocious girl from a poor background with aspirations to being a novelist fin

Wimbledon
3.1

Wimbledon

2004-09-13

Britain’s Peter Colt has never quite lived up to his dreams of tennis stardom. Once ranked as high a

Event Horizon
3.3

Event Horizon

1997-08-15

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which

Yes
2.9

Yes

2005-08-05

She is a scientist. He is a Lebanese doctor. They meet at a banquet and fall into a carefree, passio

Forgotten Silver
3.6

Forgotten Silver

1997-10-03

The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural

Snow White: A Tale of Terror
3

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

1997-07-18

When young Lili's mother dies in childbirth, her father remarries Lady Claudia, a woman ruled by an

The Magic Pudding
2.5

The Magic Pudding

2000-12-14

Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bil

Under the Mountain
2.3

Under the Mountain

2009-12-10

Teenage twins battle dark forces hidden beneath Auckland's volcanoes.

Children of the Revolution
2.8

Children of the Revolution

1996-12-26

A man (Richard Roxburgh) the Australian government blames for 1990s political woes blames his mother

Sirens
2.8

Sirens

1994-03-04

In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visi

Little Fish
2.9

Little Fish

2005-07-19

Set in the Little Saigon district outside of Sydney, a woman trying to escape her past becomes embro

Evil Angels
3.4

Evil Angels

1988-11-03

Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in cent

Restoration
3

Restoration

1995-12-29

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and save

Plenty
2.9

Plenty

1985-09-20

David Hare's account of a one-time French freedom fighter who gradually realizes that her post-war l

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
3.4

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

2010-07-10

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the

Perfect Strangers
2.2

Perfect Strangers

2003-10-09

When Melanie goes home from the pub with a handsome stranger, she’s captivated by his charm and atte

Framed
2.5

Framed

2002-02-13

New York detective Mike Santini is enjoying a holiday with his family when he spots Eddie Meyers a f

Skin
3.2

Skin

2009-07-24

Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa

Attack Force Z
3

Attack Force Z

1982-06-01

Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific during WWII, Captain Ke

Sleeping Dogs
2.8

Sleeping Dogs

1977-10-06

Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zea

Death in Brunswick
3

Death in Brunswick

1991-04-24

A reserved man in need of a job, Carl Fitzgerald finds employment at a Greek restaurant. Upon meetin

One Against the Wind
3.4

One Against the Wind

1991-12-01

Mary Linden works for the French Red Cross in Occupied France during World War II and helps allied s

Victory
2.4

Victory

1996-12-13

Axel Heyst is an American recluse with a dubious past living in the Dutch East Indies port of Suraba

My Brilliant Career
3.1

My Brilliant Career

1979-08-17

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family w

In Her Skin
3

In Her Skin

2009-03-14

Tale of a 15-year-old Australian girl who went missing.

Ivanhoe
3.1

Ivanhoe

1982-02-23

Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars,

Gallipoli
3.5

Gallipoli

2005-03-18

The Gallipoli campaign of World War I was so controversial & devastating, it changed the face of bat

Dean Spanley
3.7

Dean Spanley

2008-12-12

Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirel

Irresistible
2.7

Irresistible

2006-04-18

A wife and mother is consumed by the thought that her husband's co-worker is trying to win him away

Daybreakers
3.1

Daybreakers

2010-01-06

In the year 2019, a plague has transformed almost every human into a vampire. Faced with a dwindling

Bring Him to Me
2.9

Bring Him to Me

2023-11-02

Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive an un

The Hunter
3.3

The Hunter

2011-10-06

Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness

The Vow
3.6

The Vow

2012-02-05

Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a lif

Robbery Under Arms
3.2

Robbery Under Arms

1985-03-28

Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
3.6

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

1995-04-23

This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one

Hunt's Duffer
3.5

Hunt's Duffer

1973-01-01

After prospector Albert Hunt (Ron Burt) registers a gold claim near Ōkārito, he finds himself accomp

The City of No
3.5

The City of No

1971-01-01

Two men's friendship has been weakened by their contrasting approaches to life. Bob (Jeremy Stephens

The Good Wife
2.4

The Good Wife

1987-05-14

In pre-WWII Australia, a love triangle develops between a man, his wife and the man's brother.

Escape Plan
3.4

Escape Plan

2013-10-09

Ray Breslin is the world's foremost authority on structural security. After analyzing every high sec

A Long Way Down
3.1

A Long Way Down

2014-03-20

Four lost souls—a disgraced TV presenter, a foul-mouthed teen, an isolated single mother, and a fail

Country Life
2.8

Country Life

1994-10-27

Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niec

Numero Bruno
0

Numero Bruno

2000-01-01

Numero Bruno is a warts and all biography of widely popular actor, musician and counter-cultural her

Iron Road
3.1

Iron Road

2009-06-24

A poor but feisty Chinese woman, disguised as a boy, joins the railroad crew in the Rocky Mountains

From a Far Country
1.9

From a Far Country

1981-09-15

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne

Stiff
3.6

Stiff

2004-06-19

An amusing and entertaining film, "Stiff" showcases David Wenham as Murray Whelan, political fixer a

The Making of Sleeping Dogs
0

The Making of Sleeping Dogs

2004-03-24

Director Roger Donaldson's 1977 movie of CK Stead novel Smith's Dream helped spark a new wave of Kiw

My Mother Frank
1.7

My Mother Frank

2000-08-16

When a meddlesome mother enrolls in university with her son, old and new worlds collide with awesome

Submerged
2.6

Submerged

2001-05-20

A moment by moment account of the sinking and rescue of the crew of the submarine USS Squalus which

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
3.8

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

2000-02-13

Epic television miniseries exploring the complicated relationship of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sall

The Zookeeper
3.3

The Zookeeper

2001-11-22

Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arri

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
2.9

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

2013-12-05

Seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi's life is turned upside down when his parents vanish and his younger

Voice Activated
3.5

Voice Activated

2022-06-15

A florist with a stutter is forced to cooperate with a voice activated car on the way to an importan

The Pixar Story
3.8

The Pixar Story

2007-08-28

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's p

Jurassic Greatest Moments: Jurassic Park to Jurassic World
3.5

Jurassic Greatest Moments: Jurassic Park to Jurassic World

2022-06-04

Join the cast of "Jurassic World Dominion" as they relive their favorite unforgettable, action-packe

Cowboys of Culture
0

Cowboys of Culture

1990-01-01

Director Geoff Steven's personal perspective on the Kiwi cinema renaissance of the 1970s. It traces

The Making Of  Jurassic Park III
2.2

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

2001-12-11

A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics made

For Love Alone
1.6

For Love Alone

1986-05-22

Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her fat

Thor: Love and Thunder
3.2

Thor: Love and Thunder

2022-07-06

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinct

United Passions
1.7

United Passions

2014-06-19

An epic, untold story that brings to life the inspiring saga of the World Cup and the three determin

Shadow of China
3.5

Shadow of China

1990-05-12

A Chinese immigrant tries to make his way to the top as a businessman in Hong Kong while his former

The Rainbow Warrior
2.5

The Rainbow Warrior

1997-03-28

Peter Wilcox, as skipper of the 'Rainbow Warrior', a Greenpeace ship, docks in Auckland, July 1985,

Scarygirl
3.5

Scarygirl

2023-10-05

As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl must overcome her fears and travel to a mysteriou

Fever
1.7

Fever

1991-05-11

Fresh out of prison, all Ray wants is to get back with Lacy, but she's in a stable relationship now

Hostage
1.5

Hostage

1992-05-10

A weary British spy retreats to a Buenos Aires hotel and recalls his last dirty job, complete with l

Voyage of the Nautilus
2.8

Voyage of the Nautilus

2006-02-25

A photographic journey compiled from journals, archival footage and photographs of an Australian mil

Backtrack
2.9

Backtrack

2015-07-25

Troubled psychotherapist Peter Bowers is suffering from nightmares and eerie visions. When he uncove

The Daughter
3.2

The Daughter

2015-10-09

In the last days of a dying logging town, Christian returns to his family home for his father Henry’

Why Anzac with Sam Neill
0

Why Anzac with Sam Neill

2015-04-21

Sam Neill examines the enduring myths of the Anzac legend, sharing his family's war stories and unco

Peter Rabbit
3.3

Peter Rabbit

2018-02-07

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival fo

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
3.5

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

2021-03-25

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad l

MindGamers
2.4

MindGamers

2015-10-04

A group of young bio-engineers discover they can use quantum physics to transfer motor-skills betwee

Jurassic Park
4

Jurassic Park

1993-06-11

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistor

Jessica
3.5

Jessica

2004-07-18

The Bergman sisters could not be more different. Jessica is a feisty tomboy who loves to help her fa

The Man in the Hat
0

The Man in the Hat

2009-01-01

An affectionate portrait of a very significant human being, art-dealer Peter McLeavey who continues,

The Ordained
0.5

The Ordained

2013-06-01

About the son of a Kennedy-esque family who leaves the priesthood and becomes a lawyer to prevent hi

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
3.8

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016-01-22

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in

Just Out Of Reach
0

Just Out Of Reach

1979-10-01

This short feature film begins with a suicide attempt by Cathy, and then follows by telling her stor

The Journalist
2

The Journalist

1979-11-15

Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence

Tommy's Honour
3.3

Tommy's Honour

2017-07-07

In 1866 St Andrews, Scotland, 15-year-old Tommy Morris is an avid golfer like his legendary and pion

Strong Medicine
3.5

Strong Medicine

1986-01-01

TV Movie A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new mi

New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands
3.9

New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands

2016-07-19

Isolated from the rest of the world since the time of the dinosaurs, New Zealand’s magnificent wildl

The Commuter
3.2

The Commuter

2018-01-11

A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that t

SuperCroc
3.5

SuperCroc

2001-10-25

Paleontologist Paul Sereno and reptile expert Brady Barr are doing a research on "Sarcosuchus Impera

T. REX
3.1

T. REX

2024-06-21

From the team behind the NSF-supported prehistoric hits Dinosaurs Alive, Titans of the Ice Age, and

Inside The Living Daylights
4

Inside The Living Daylights

2000-10-17

The making of the film that introduced Timothy Dalton as James Bond, who gave Bond a darker edge for

Thor: Ragnarok
3.8

Thor: Ragnarok

2017-10-02

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life
2.1

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

2017-03-09

A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our

The Making of 'Event Horizon'
3.7

The Making of 'Event Horizon'

2006-04-18

The Making of Event Horizon, a five-part documentary: Into the Jaws of Darkness, The Body of the Bea

Sweet Country
3.3

Sweet Country

2018-01-25

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on t

Working with a Master: John Carpenter
3

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

2006-03-28

Documentary by Frank H. Woodward.

Ride Like a Girl
3.6

Ride Like a Girl

2019-09-26

The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
3

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien

1999-03-17

The true story of the 19th century Belgian priest, Father Damien, who volunteered to go to the islan

The Country Girls
3

The Country Girls

1984-04-01

The lifelong friendship of two rural Irish girls is put on the test when they grow up and leave for

Mystery Ride
0

Mystery Ride

A woman unravels a small town conspiracy of silence surrounding the murder of a hitchhiker and falls

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English
0

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English

2005-05-25

Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too

Blackbird
3.4

Blackbird

2019-09-06

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensi

The Making of Daybreakers
3.5

The Making of Daybreakers

2010-05-11

Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the 2008 science ficiton/horror film, Daybreakers fea

Return to Jurassic Park
3.3

Return to Jurassic Park

2011-02-05

A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the

The Show Must Go On
1.5

The Show Must Go On

2019-10-08

The Show Must Go On is a personal journey behind the scenes that confronts the epidemic of mental he

Rams
3.1

Rams

2020-10-15

In remote Western Australia, two estranged farmer brothers, Colin and Les, are at war. But when Les'

Palm Beach
2.6

Palm Beach

2019-08-08

A group of lifelong friends reunite to celebrate a special birthday, with Sydney's iconic Palm Beach

Jurassic World Dominion
3.3

Jurassic World Dominion

2022-06-01

Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over th

Landfall
0

Landfall

1975-01-01

Discovered to be using illegal drugs by a local policeman, the members of the commune kill him and b

Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story
3.3

Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story

2020-09-27

Lindy Chamberlain recounts the panic and the chaos of the night her baby Azaria was taken by a dingo

Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker
3

Sea Lions: Life By a Whisker

2020-01-04

Between a jagged cliff face and a roaring ocean, lives a colony of Australian Sea Lions. In an envir

Split Enz: Spellbound
0

Split Enz: Spellbound

1993-07-08

Sam Neill narrates this documentary plotting the career of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands:

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
2.5

River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand

2013-12-25

James Nesbitt moved to New Zealand in 2011 when he landed the role of Bofur in Peter Jackson's Hobbi

Architect Athfield
0

Architect Athfield

1977-01-01

Examines the practical philosophy, the achievements and frustrations of one of New Zealand's most li

Question of Faith
0

Question of Faith

1988-10-06

A woman struck down by terminal cancer shuns conventional medical techniques at her husband's insist

Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal
3.2

Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal

2021-02-04

When an unbearably adorable, eternally optimistic Quokka named Daisy wants to achieve the impossible

Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
2.5

Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill

1995-10-10

Actor Sam Neill discusses New Zealand film and his own experiences within and without.

The Water Cycle
0

The Water Cycle

1972-09-09

An award-winning short exploring man-made impacts on New Zealand’s water cycle.

Ashes
0

Ashes

1975-03-17

Conversations with four people — an artist, a woman struggling with her identity as a high achiever,

Surf Sail
0

Surf Sail

1978-09-04

A documentary following the attempt by three young people to be the first windsurfers to cross Cook

Four Shorts on Architecture
0

Four Shorts on Architecture

1975-10-10

A visual essay on contemporary Kiwi architecture.

The Dragon Pearl
2.3

The Dragon Pearl

2011-03-11

Josh and Ling were expecting a boring vacation visiting each of their parents at an archaeological d

The Portable Door
3.2

The Portable Door

2023-03-23

Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey

Colin McCahon: I Am
0

Colin McCahon: I Am

2004-09-18

This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon.

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
0

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects

1994-05-22

Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider

Inside 'The Piano'
0

Inside 'The Piano'

1993-01-01

This 1993 program about the making of 'The Piano' features interviews with director Jane Campion; ac

Verity Lambert: Drama Queen
0

Verity Lambert: Drama Queen

2008-04-05

A tribute to Verity Lambert, the BBC's first female producer and one of the country's most influenti

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
0

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

2027-03-25

Features several new human characters alongside the beloved and iconic Titans Godzilla and Kong as t

The Last Resort
0

The Last Resort

A hotel executive is sent to scout a new location in the Philippines. Once there, she becomes captiv

Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
4.5

Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke

2025-09-04

For over 40 years, the iconic John Clarke tickled the funny bones of Australian and New Zealand audi

The Fox
0

The Fox

2025-10-19

In this dark comedic folktale, an affable foxhunter encounters a shape-shifting fox who offers him a

Odyssey sur les traces de Sam Neill
4.5

Odyssey sur les traces de Sam Neill

2015-07-11