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

1994

1h 39m

7.4(503 votes)

Drama

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare

Bennett

Creative team

Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Written by: Riwia Brown
Produced by: Robin Scholes

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