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Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence, is taken by them and must help them prepare for war. Robert likewise must do his patriotic duty and enlists to fight on the other side. He volunteers to ride despatch, thinking it may give him an opportunity to see Ariana again, which it does, but their joy is short-lived; Maniapoto women fight beside their men, and furthermore she is a Rangitira (noble) and will not let her people down. The climax is the siege of Oraku Pa where 300 Maori hold off 2000 troops for three days. The Maniapoto are defeated, but Ariana, although wounded, survives to be reunited with Robert.
as Robert Beaumont
as Ariana
as Tama Te Heu Heu
as Corporal Ben Horton
as Brigadier Generl Carey
as Sir George Grey
as A.D.C. to Grey
as General Cameron
as Captain Jackson
as Rewi Maniapoto
as Rev. John Morgan
as Mrs. Morgan
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