Ngati (movie)

Ngati (movie)

  • User score: 6
  • Production country: New Zealand
  • Producer: Barry Barclay
  • Production companies: Pacific Films, New Zealand Film Commission
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 7/1/1987
  • Run time: 92 min.

Movie description

Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three narrative threads: a boy, Ropata, is dying of leukaemia; the return of a young Australian doctor, Greg, and his discovery that he has Māori heritage; and the fight to keep the local freezing works open.

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Judy McIntosh

Judy McIntosh

Role(s): Jenny Bennett

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Ross Girven

Ross Girven

Role(s): Greg Shaw

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Tuta Ngarimu Tatami

Tuta Ngarimu Tatami

Role(s): Uncle Eru

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Iranui Haig

Iranui Haig

Role(s): Nanna Huia

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Tawai Moana

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Role(s): Nanna Ngaropi

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