Swordfish: The Legend of Johnny Fin

Swordfish: The Legend of Johnny Fin (2026)



10.0 2026 9 min —

Director: Elliott Burton

Cast: James Malloy, Benjamin Ellis, Elliott Burton, Paul Kaho

Action Comedy Crime
Johnny Fin’s prized fish is dead—and the hands behind the crime are about to learn that every action carries a brutal consequence. Now, with grief fueling his fury, Johnny is determined to make the culprits pay a debt far steeper than they ever imagined.

More About This Film

Swordfish: The Legend of Johnny Fin is a 2026 Auckland entry made for the Vista Foundation 48Hours filmmaking competition. The story follows Johnny Fin, a city lawyer whose attempt to defend a cartel leader's son in court places his winning reputation and future in serious danger.

The project uses the competition's fast-turnaround filmmaking format to combine action-film conventions with intentionally exaggerated humor. The team Amazing Amazing Amazing created the film, which has earned enthusiastic reactions from viewers in the 48Hours screening room.

  • The film was made in Auckland for the 2026 48Hours competition.
  • The credited team is Amazing Amazing Amazing.
  • The story centers on lawyer Johnny Fin.
  • The film is categorized as an Eighties Action entry.
  • Viewer comments on the official screening page describe it as funny, entertaining, and a masterpiece.

Where to Watch

Swordfish: The Legend of Johnny Fin is available through the official 48Hours online screening room.