Once Were Warriors

Their people once were warriors. But once... was a long time ago.

  • Rated 7.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1994
  • 1h 39m
  • Drama

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

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Director
Lee Tamahori
Starring
Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga

Cast

  • Rena Owen

    Rena Owen

    Beth Heke

  • Temuera Morrison

    Temuera Morrison

    Jake Heke

  • Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

    Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

    Grace Heke

  • Julian Arahanga

    Julian Arahanga

    Nig Heke

  • Taungaroa Emile

    Taungaroa Emile

    Mark 'Boogie' Heke

  • Rachael Morris Jr.

    Polly Heke

  • Joseph Kairau

    Joseph Kairau

    Huata Heke

  • Cliff Curtis

    Cliff Curtis

    Bully

  • Pete Smith

    Pete Smith

    Dooley

  • George Henare

    George Henare

    Bennett

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