Once Were Warriors (1995)

  • R
  • 09/14/1995 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

Overview

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.

Lee Tamahori

Director

Riwia Brown

Screenplay

Cast

Rena Owen's headshot

Rena Owen

Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison's headshot

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell's headshot

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga's headshot

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile's headshot

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke
Rachael Morris Jr.'s headshot

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke
Joseph Kairau's headshot

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke
Cliff Curtis's headshot

Cliff Curtis

Bully

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