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Once Were Warriors
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Once Were Warriors

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

1994
1h 39m
7.4(453 votes)
Drama

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.

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Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission
NZ on Air

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

17 members
Acting

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Rena Owen
Acting

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Temuera Morrison
Acting

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Acting

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Julian Arahanga
Acting

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Taungaroa Emile
Acting

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.
Acting

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Joseph Kairau
Acting

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Cliff Curtis
Acting

Pete Smith

Dooley

Pete Smith
Acting

George Henare

Bennett

George Henare
Acting

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Mere Boynton
Acting

Shannon Williams

Toot

Shannon Williams
Acting

Calvin Tuteao

Taka

Calvin Tuteao
Acting

Ray Bishop

King Hitter

Ray Bishop
Acting

Ian Mune

Judge

Ian Mune
Acting

Robert Pollock

Policeman

Robert Pollock
Acting

Donald V. Allen

Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

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