Tama Tū(2004)
Tama Tū Synopsis
Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other.
Tama Tū (2004) is a war and comedy film directed by Taika Waititi, released on October 21, 2004 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka and Jarod Rawiri. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Taika Waititi
- Writers:
- Taika Waititi
- Producers:
- Cliff Curtis, Ainsley Gardiner
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Whenua Films
- Status:
- Released
Tama Tū Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tammy Davis
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa Emile
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Rob Mokaraka
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Jarod Rawiri
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe Tuhaka
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy Randerson
as German Soldier
Mark Ruka
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Taika Waititi, written by Taika Waititi, produced by Cliff Curtis and Ainsley Gardiner.
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Tama Tū Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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Tama Tū – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tama Tū online?
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Tama Tū (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tama Tū?
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The main cast of Tama Tū (2004) includes Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka, Jarod Rawiri and Te Kohe Tuhaka. The film was directed by Taika Waititi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tama Tū released?
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Tama Tū was released on October 21, 2004 and runs for 18m.
Is Tama Tū worth watching?
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Tama Tū (2004) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.