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The Convert

The Convert

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The Convert

"A fight for peace. A heart at war."

2024

1h 59m

6.1(188 votes)

Drama

Action

Overview

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

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MBK Productions

New Zealand Film Commission

Mister Smith Entertainment

Brouhaha Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Thomas Munro

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Rangimai

Antonio Te Maioha

Antonio Te Maioha

Maianui

Jacqueline McKenzie

Jacqueline McKenzie

Charlotte

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Captive Warrior

Lawrence Makoare

Lawrence Makoare

Akatarewa

Dean O'Gorman

Dean O'Gorman

Kedgley

Jared Turner

Jared Turner

Castor Samuels

Kelly Vivian

Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer

Jack Barry

Jack Barry

Harris

Creative team

Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Written by: Lee Tamahori
Shane Danielsen
Produced by: Andrew Mason
Troy Lum

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