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Once Were Warriors

Not Rated
Drama
7.4/10(421 ratings)

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.

09-02-1994
1h 39m
Once Were Warriors
Backdrop for Once Were Warriors

Main Cast

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Lee Tamahori
Production:
Avalon Studios, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Fish Entertainment
Revenue:
$6,700,000
Budget:
$950,000

Key Crew

Director:
Lee Tamahori
Producer:
Robin Scholes
Casting:
Don Selwyn

Locations and Languages

Country:
NZ; US
Filming:
NZ
Languages:
en