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Once Were Warriors

7.4 99 mins Drama   1994
Avalon Studios   New Zealand Film Commission   NZ on Air   Fish Entertainment  
Director(s): Lee Tamahori

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.

Casts of Once Were Warriors

Rena Owen

as Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

as Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

as Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

as Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

as Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

as Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

as Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

as Bully

Pete Smith

as Dooley

George Henare

as Bennett

Mere Boynton

as Mavis

Calvin Tuteao

as Taka

Ray Bishop

as King Hitter

Ian Mune

as Judge

Robert Pollock

as Policeman

Donald V. Allen

as Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)

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