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Once Were Warriors

“Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago”

1994

1h 39m

Director: Lee Tamahori

Writer: Riwia Brown

Overview

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.

Cast

17 people

Photo of Rena Owen as Beth Heke

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Photo of Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Photo of Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Photo of Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Photo of Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Photo of Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Photo of Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Photo of Cliff Curtis as Bully

Cliff Curtis

Bully

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