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A lay preacher faces a violent past and a faith crisis in a colonial outpost where Maori tribes clash. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, ratings, and more for this film directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Guy Pearce.
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- Action, Drama
- Lee Tamahori
- 2023-09-07
The Convert is a 2023 film directed by Lee Tamahori, and starring Guy Pearce and Te Kohe Tuhaka. The script is by Shane Danielsen and Tamahori, from a story by Michael Bennett, and produced by Jump Film & Television and Brouhaha Entertainment.
- Robin Scholes, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Andrew Mason, Troy Lum
- Lee Tamahori
- Michael Bennet
- Matteo Zingales
The Convert is a movie about a lay preacher who tries to help a Māori girl in a war-torn land in 1830s New Zealand. It stars Guy Pearce, Antonio Te Maioha, and Jacqueline McKenzie, and is directed by Lee Tamahori.
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- Guy Pearce
- Lee Tamahori
- Drama, Action
The Convert is a historical drama set in 1830s New Zealand, where an English lay preacher (Guy Pearce) faces the challenges of a new land and a violent past. Directed by Lee Tamahori, the film features Māori and Pākehā actors and is funded by the NZ Film Commission.
Sep 9, 2023 · Set in 1830, The Convert follows a British minister who tries to stop a war between rival Māori tribes. The film explores the clash of cultures, values and violence in the colonial era, but lacks nuance and depth in its portrayal of the Māori characters.
Nov 22, 2023 · THE CONVERT | Official Trailer | IN NZ CINEMAS MARCH 14 Dir. Lee Tamahori | Cast Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare | Genre Drama ...