Hei Tiki(1935)
A Weird Maori Drama
Hei Tiki Synopsis
Hei Tiki, also known as Primitive Passions and Hei Tiki: A Saga of the Maoris, is a 1935 American mock-documentary film made in New Zealand by the eccentric Alexander Markey and released (with sound added) in America. The film gained notoriety in America for having scenes of nudity cut in various states. It is one of four films (with The Devil's Pit, Down on the Farm, and On the Friendly Road) which claim to be the first "New Zealand talkie", although the claim is dubious in this case as the sound was added in America.
Hei Tiki (1935) is a documentary and drama film directed by Alexander Markey, released on February 2, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 14m. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Markey
- Writers:
- Alexander Markey
- Producers:
- Alexander Markey
- Production:
- Alexander Markey Productions
- Status:
- Released
Hei Tiki Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Hei Tiki – Frequently Asked Questions
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When was Hei Tiki released?
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Hei Tiki was released on February 2, 1935 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Hei Tiki worth watching?
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Hei Tiki (1935) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.