Once Were Warriors (movie)

Once Were Warriors (movie)

  • User score: 7.4
  • Production country: New Zealand
  • Producer: Lee Tamahori
  • Production companies: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
  • Genre: Drama
  • Budget: $950,000
  • Revenue: $6,700,000
  • Release date: 9/2/1994
  • Run time: 99 min.

Movie description

A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

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Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Role(s): Beth Heke

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Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Role(s): Jake Heke

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Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Role(s): Grace Heke

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Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Role(s): Nig Heke

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Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Role(s): Mark 'Boogie' Heke

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