Once Were Warriors

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

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