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Once Were Warriors (1994)

Directed by Lee Tamahori

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A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

Production Companies

Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment

Writers

Alan Duff, Riwia Brown

Music by

Murray McNabb, Murray Grindlay

Cast

Photo of Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Photo of Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Photo of Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Photo of Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Photo of Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Photo of Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Photo of Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Photo of Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Photo of Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Dooley

Photo of George Henare

George Henare

Bennett

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