Once Were Warriors (1995)

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

A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love.

Overview

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.

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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