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Once Were Warriors(1994)

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

7.4(498)1h 39m1994-09-02

Drama

Overview

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Director:: Lee Tamahori
Writers:: Alan Duff, Riwia Brown
Producers:: Robin Scholes
Cinematographer:: Stuart Dryburgh
Composer:: Murray McNabb
Production:: Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Budget:: $950,000
Revenue:: $6,700,000
Status:: Released

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Cast

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare

George Henare

Bennett

Mere Boynton

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams

Toot