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Once Were Warriors

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

Genres

Drama

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.

Details

Budget

$950000

Revenue

$6700000

Runtime

99 min

Release Date

1994-09-02

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Vote Count

442

Vote Average

7.377

Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.

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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