Utu(1983)
Utu Synopsis
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Utu (1983) is a war, adventure, drama and history film directed by Geoff Murphy, released on January 31, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott and Kelly Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Geoff Murphy
- Writers:
- Geoff Murphy, Keith Aberdein
- Producers:
- Don Blakeney, Geoff Murphy
- Production:
- Utu Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Utu (1983) Trailer
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Utu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anzac Wallace
as Te Wheke
Bruno Lawrence
as Williamson
- Tim Elliott
Tim Elliott
as Col. Elliot
- Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson
as Lt. Scott
Wi Kuki Kaa
as Wiremu
Ilona Rodgers
as Emily
Merata Mita
as Matu
- Faenza Reuben
Faenza Reuben
as Hersare
John Bach
as Belcher
- Tom Poata
Tom Poata
as Puni
- Tania Bristowe
Tania Bristowe
as Kura
Martyn Sanderson
as Vicar
Key crew
Directed by Geoff Murphy, written by Geoff Murphy and Keith Aberdein, produced by Don Blakeney and Geoff Murphy.
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Utu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 33 ratings.
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Utu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Utu online?
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Who stars in Utu?
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The main cast of Utu (1983) includes Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott, Kelly Johnson and Wi Kuki Kaa. The film was directed by Geoff Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Utu released?
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Utu was released on January 31, 1983 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Utu worth watching?
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Utu (1983) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Utu?
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