Once Were Warriors(1994)

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

74

1h 39m

  • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Rena Owen

    Rena Owen

    Beth Heke

  • Temuera Morrison

    Temuera Morrison

    Jake Heke

  • Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

    Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

    Grace Heke

  • Julian Arahanga

    Julian Arahanga

    Nig Heke

  • Taungaroa Emile

    Taungaroa Emile

    Mark 'Boogie' Heke

  • Rachael Morris Jr.

    Rachael Morris Jr.

    Polly Heke

  • Joseph Kairau

    Joseph Kairau

    Huata Heke

  • Cliff Curtis

    Cliff Curtis

    Bully

  • Pete Smith

    Pete Smith

    Dooley

  • George Henare

    George Henare

    Bennett

  • Mere Boynton

    Mere Boynton

    Mavis

  • Shannon Williams

    Shannon Williams

    Toot

  • Calvin Tuteao

    Calvin Tuteao

    Taka

  • Ray Bishop

    Ray Bishop

    King Hitter

  • Ian Mune

    Ian Mune

    Judge

  • Robert Pollock

    Robert Pollock

    Policeman

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    Status

    Released (Sep 2, 1994)

    Budget

    $950,000

    Revenue

    $6,700,000

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