Once Were Warriors
1994
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
September 2, 1994
Director
Lee Tamahori
Runtime
1h 39m
Cast
Rena OwenTemuera MorrisonMamaengaroa Kerr-BellJulian ArahangaTaungaroa EmileRachael Morris Jr.Joseph KairauCliff CurtisPete SmithGeorge Henare
Production
Avalon StudiosNew Zealand Film CommissionNZ on AirFish Entertainment
Genres
Drama