Once Were Warriors (1994)
A drama about a Maori family in a city New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Runtime:
1:39
Released:
September 02, 1994
Cast
| Rena Owen | Beth Heke | |
 |
Temuera Morrison | Jake Heke |
| Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell | Grace Heke | |
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Julian Arahanga | Nig Heke |
| Taungaroa Emile | Mark 'Boogie' Heke | |
| Rachael Morris Jr. | Polly Heke | |
| Joseph Kairau | Huata Heke | |
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Cliff Curtis | Bully |
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Pete Smith | Dooley |
| George Henare | Bennett | |
| Mere Boynton | Mavis | |
| Shannon Williams | Toot | |
| Calvin Tuteao | Taka | |
| Ray Bishop | King Hitter | |
| Ian Mune | Judge | |
| Robert Pollock | Policeman |
Crew
Art |
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|---|---|
| Michael Kane | Set Designer |
Camera |
| Stuart Dryburgh | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up |
| Debra East | Makeup Artist |
| Deirdre Haworth | Makeup Artist |
Directing |
| Lee Tamahori | Director |
Editing |
| Michael Horton | Editor |
Production |
| Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Don Selwyn | Casting |
Sound |
| Murray Grindlay | Original Music Composer |
| Murray McNabb | Original Music Composer |
| Ray Beentjes | Sound Designer |
Writing |
| Riwia Brown | Screenplay |
| Alan Duff | Author |
