Once Were Warriors (1994)
Overview
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
Additional Info
| Budget | $950,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,700,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.53 |
Directed By
Lee Tamahori
Crew
Lee Tamahori
Ray Beentjes
Riwia Brown
Deirdre Haworth
Michael Horton
Alan Duff
Debra East
Murray McNabb
Don Selwyn
Michael Kane
Robin Scholes
Stuart Dryburgh
Murray Grindlay
Brian Scadden
TOP CAST
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis
Bully
Pete Smith
Dooley
George Henare
Bennett
Mere Boynton
Mavis
Shannon Williams
Toot
Calvin Tuteao
Taka
Ray Bishop
King Hitter
Ian Mune
Judge
Robert Pollock
Policeman
Donald V. Allen
Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
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