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Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

1994/09/02 (US) | Drama

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

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.

1h 39m

7.394

  • Lee Tamahori

    Director

  • Riwia Brown

    Screenplay

Lead 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

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Budget

$ 950,000

Revenue

$ 6,700,000

Status

Released

Production Company

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

Crews

  • Alan Duff

    Author

  • Robin Scholes

    Producer

  • Murray Grindlay

    Original Music Composer

  • Murray McNabb

    Original Music Composer

  • Stuart Dryburgh

    Director of Photography

  • Michael Horton

    Editor