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Once Were Warriors

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.

1994 |1h 39m |  Drama

Videos

Cast

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Rena Owen

Beth Heke

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Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

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Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

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Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

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Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

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Cliff Curtis

Bully

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Pete Smith

Dooley

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George Henare

Bennett

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Calvin Tuteao

Taka

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Ray Bishop

King Hitter

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Ian Mune

Judge

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Robert Pollock

Policeman

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, Maori

Budget

$950,000.00

Revenue

$6,700,000.00