Once Were Warriors (1994)
Rating: 7.4/10
Duration: 99 min
Genres: Drama,
Director(s): Lee Tamahori,
Description:
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.
Cast
- Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke
- Rena Owen as Beth Heke
- Cliff Curtis as Bully
- Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke
- Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke
- Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke
- Pete Smith as Dooley
- George Henare as Bennett
- Mere Boynton as Mavis
- Shannon Williams as Toot
- Calvin Tuteao as Taka
- Ray Bishop as King Hitter
- Ian Mune as Judge