Mauri(1988)
Mauri Synopsis
Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.
Mauri (1988) is a drama film directed by Merata Mita, released on July 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Anzac Wallace, Eva Rickard, Willie Raana and Susan D. Ramari Paul. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Merata Mita
- Writers:
- Merata Mita
- Producers:
- Merata Mita
- Production:
- Awatea Films, Radio Hauraki, Hauraki Film Enterprises, New Zealand Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Mauri Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anzac Wallace
as Rewi Rapana
- Eva Rickard
Eva Rickard
as Kara
- Willie Raana
Willie Raana
as Willie Rapana
- Susan D. Ramari Paul
Susan D. Ramari Paul
as Ramari
Geoff Murphy
as Mr Semmens
- Sonny Waru
Sonny Waru
as Hemi
Temuera Morrison
as Young Cop
- Don Selwyn
Don Selwyn
as Old Cop
- Rangimarie Delamere
Rangimarie Delamere
as Awatea
- James Heyward
James Heyward
as Steve
Key crew
Directed by Merata Mita, written by Merata Mita, produced by Merata Mita.
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Mauri Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mauri – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mauri online?
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Who stars in Mauri?
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The main cast of Mauri (1988) includes Anzac Wallace, Eva Rickard, Willie Raana, Susan D. Ramari Paul and Geoff Murphy. The film was directed by Merata Mita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mauri released?
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Mauri was released on July 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Mauri worth watching?
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Mauri (1988) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.