What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?(1999)
Once they were warriors. Men of Honour. Now five years on one man's battle has only just begun.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Synopsis
Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son, Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral.
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) is a drama film directed by Ian Mune, released on May 27, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera and Nancy Brunning. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Mune
- Writers:
- Alan Duff
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Guilford
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures
- Status:
- Released
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) Trailer
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Temuera Morrison
as Jake Heke
Rena Owen
as Beth Heke
Clint Eruera
as Sonny Heke
Nancy Brunning
as Tania Rogers
Pete Smith
as Apeman
Lawrence Makoare
as Grunt
Rawiri Paratene
as Mulla Rota
Julian Arahanga
as Nig Heke
- Rudolph Alford
Rudolph Alford
as McClutchy
- Tony Billy
Tony Billy
as Charlie
- Tu Brown
Tu Brown
as Pub Looker
- Ross Buckingham
Ross Buckingham
as Pool Player
Key crew
Directed by Ian Mune, written by Alan Duff.
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 65 ratings.
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? online?
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What Becomes of the Broken Hearted??
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The main cast of What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) includes Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Clint Eruera, Nancy Brunning and Pete Smith. The film was directed by Ian Mune. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? released?
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? was released on May 27, 1999 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? worth watching?
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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