Movie·1994·1h 39m
Once Were Warriors
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
Directed By
Lee Tamahori
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
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The Story
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
Written By
Riwia Brown
Producer
Robin Scholes
Cinematography
Stuart Dryburgh
Music
Murray Grindlay
Editor
Michael Horton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: US
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Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Lee Tamahori
Director
Riwia Brown
Screenplay
Robin Scholes
Producer
Murray Grindlay
Original Music Composer
Murray McNabb
Original Music Composer
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Michael Horton
Editor
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