Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

7.372

1994-09-02

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.

Watch Trailer

OVERVIEW
VIDEOS
PHOTOS
WATCH
Once Were Warriors

Storyline

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.

Released

1994-09-02

Runtime

99

Director

Lee Tamahori

Budget

$950000

Revenue

$6700000

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

Avalon Studios

New Zealand Film Commission

NZ on Air

Fish Entertainment

Casts

  • Image 2

    Rena Owen

    Rena Owen
  • Image 2

    Temuera Morrison

    Temuera Morrison
  • Image 2

    Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

    Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
  • Image 2

    Julian Arahanga

    Julian Arahanga
  • Image 2

    Taungaroa Emile

    Taungaroa Emile
  • Image 2

    Rachael Morris Jr.

    Rachael Morris Jr.
  • Image 2

    Joseph Kairau

    Joseph Kairau
  • Image 2

    Cliff Curtis

    Cliff Curtis
  • Image 2

    Pete Smith

    Pete Smith
  • Image 2

    George Henare

    George Henare
  • Image 2

    Mere Boynton

    Mere Boynton
  • Image 2

    Shannon Williams

    Shannon Williams
  • Image 2

    Calvin Tuteao

    Calvin Tuteao
  • Image 2

    Ray Bishop

    Ray Bishop
  • Image 2

    Ian Mune

    Ian Mune
  • Image 2

    Robert Pollock

    Robert Pollock
  • Image 2

    Donald V. Allen

    Donald V. Allen