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John Bach
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John Bach

Born 1946 · Cardiff, Wales, UK · Active 1977–2026

John Bach, born in 1946 in the UK, has made significant contributions to cult cinema, particularly in New Zealand. In Battletruck (1982), he delivers a compelling performance that captures the gritty essence of post-apocalyptic storytelling. With a career spanning over four decades, Bach's versatility shines through in various roles, but his work in Battletruck remains a standout, reflecting the era's exploitation film style. His journey from stage to screen highlights his adaptability and commitment to the craft.

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Battletruck

Battletruck

1982 ★ 4.6
as Bone

It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.

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Filmography

66 credits
2020s 5 credits
2026
Sgt. Haane as General Horrocks (Elder)
Movie
2026
Holy Days as Bishop Chaytor
Movie ★ 6.3
2022
Movie ★ 6.4
2021
Under the Vines as Don Silverton
TV ★ 5.1
2020
Reunion as Jack
Movie ★ 6.2
2010s 12 credits
2018
Mistress, Mercy as Judge Anderson
Movie
2016
Judgement Tavern as The Judge
Movie
2016
The Light Between Oceans as Mayor Jock Johnson
Movie ★ 7.1
2016
Jack Irish as Senator Michael Longmore
TV ★ 6.7
2016
Roman Empire as Marcus Aurelius
TV ★ 6.9
2015
Gallipoli as Sir Ian Hamilton
TV ★ 6.8
2014
The Cure as Lionel
Movie ★ 4.3
2014
Hope and Wire as Vernon
TV
2013
Wentworth as Vinnie Holt
TV ★ 8.0
2011
Movie ★ 6.5
2010
Spartacus as Magistrate Calavius
TV ★ 8.0
2010
TV ★ 8.1
2000s 13 credits
2009
Movie ★ 6.0
2008
The Hollow Men as Michael Bassett (voice)
Movie ★ 10.0
2008
Movie ★ 6.6
2008
TV ★ 7.4
2007
My Name Is Bruce as Shot in the Leg Guy
Movie ★ 5.8
2005
Kidnapped as Cluny
Movie
2005
TV ★ 6.8
2005
Hercules as Creon
TV ★ 5.2
2004
Ike: Countdown to D-Day as Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Movie ★ 6.6
2004
TV ★ 7.7
2002
Movie ★ 8.4
1990s 17 credits
1999
Farscape as Einstein
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.1
1998
TV ★ 6.9
1997
TV
1997
TV ★ 5.8
1995
Mysterious Island as Captain Nemo
TV ★ 6.8
1994
The Last Tattoo as Austen Leech
Movie ★ 5.6
1994
The Man from Snowy River as Dandy Jim O'Rourke
TV ★ 6.8
1993
Movie ★ 6.0
1993
CrimeBroker as Frank MacPhee
Movie ★ 5.7
1993
Typhon's People as Daniel Harrington
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
The Feds as Commander Rainer Bass
TV
1991
Old Scores as Ewan Murray
Movie ★ 8.0
1991
Golden Fiddles as Walter Balfour
TV ★ 10.0
1991
Heroes II: The Return as Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson
TV ★ 7.5
1990
Blood Oath as Major Roberts
Movie ★ 5.6
1990
The Paper Man as Philip Cromwell
TV ★ 9.0
1980s 16 credits
1989
Georgia as William Karlin
Movie ★ 3.3
1988
The Heroes as Donald Davidson
Movie ★ 5.1
1986
Movie ★ 6.5
1986
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
Movie ★ 7.7
1984
Utu as Belcher
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
Movie ★ 4.2
1983
The Lost Tribe as Edward / Max Scarry
Movie ★ 4.0
1983
Nearly No Christmas as King Penguin
Movie ★ 5.0
1982
Movie ★ 4.6
1982
Bad Blood as Bert Cropp
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
Movie ★ 6.8
1981
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
Beyond Reasonable Doubt as Detective Murray Jeffries
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 3 credits
1977
Wild Man as Barman
Movie ★ 10.0
1977
The Governor as John Sheehan
TV