Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

R1994•99 min

4KHDRCC

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.

Audience Score:

7.4

Directed by:Lee Tamahori

Theatrical release poster for the film Once Were Warriors

The Cast

Rena Owen photo

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison photo

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell photo

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga photo

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile photo

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr. photo

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau photo

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis photo

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith photo

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare photo

George Henare

Bennett

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