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Mar 3, 1995 · Once Were Warriors: Directed by Lee Tamahori. With Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga. A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
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- Crime, Drama
- Lee Tamahori
- 1995-03-03
Once Were Warriors is a 1994 New Zealand tragic drama film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff's bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of the Heke family, an urban Māori whānau living in South Auckland, and their problems with poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence, mostly brought on by
Once Were Warriors (1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Once Were Warriors - Full Cast & Crew. Domestic tale about a Maori couple in New Zealand whose violent relationship has tragic consequences for their five children. Based on the novel by...
- Lee Tamahori
Robert Pollock. Policeman. 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.
Once Were Warriors is New Zealand author Alan Duff's bestselling first novel, published in 1990. It tells the story of an urban Māori family, the Hekes, and portrays the reality of domestic violence in New Zealand.
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Cast; Crew; Rena Owen Beth Heke Temuera Morrison Jake Heke Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell Grace Heke Julian Arahanga Nig Heke Taungaroa Emile Boogie Heke Rachael Morris Jr. Polly Heke Joseph Kairau Huata Heke Cliff Curtis Bully Shannon Williams Toot Pete Smith Dooley Lee Tamahori Director Riwia Brown Writer Alan Duff Writer Robin Scholes Producer Murray ...