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Feature film — 1994

Once Were Warriors (1994)

7.41h 39mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 518 votes.

Avalon Studios / New Zealand Film Commission / NZ on Air / Fish Entertainment

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Director: Lee Tamahori

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Cast & crew

Rena Owen as Beth Heke

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

R

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis as Bully

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith as Dooley

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare as Bennett

George Henare

Bennett

Mere Boynton as Mavis

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Shannon Williams as Toot

Shannon Williams

Toot

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