Once Were Warriors
1994
Drama
99 mins
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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 and Crew
Beth Heke
Rena Owen
Jake Heke
Temuera Morrison
Grace Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Nig Heke
Julian Arahanga
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Polly Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Huata Heke
Joseph Kairau
Bully
Cliff Curtis
Dooley
Pete Smith
Bennett
George Henare
Mavis
Mere Boynton
Toot
Shannon Williams
Taka
Calvin Tuteao
King Hitter
Ray Bishop
Judge
Ian Mune
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Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writer:
Riwia Brown, Alan Duff
Stars:
Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1994
Run Time:
99mins
MMPA Rating:
Plot Keywords:
individual, slum, suicide, tattoo, alcohol, rape, loss of loved one, tradition, indigenous, despair, violent husband, ghetto, new zealand, maori, strong woman, lack of prospects, maori tradition, funeral, approved school , crush, teacher, youth gang, domestic violence, rebellious youth, alcohol abuse, incest, unemployment, auckland
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