Once Were Warriors (1994)
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
- Released
- Runtime 1h 39m
- Director Lee Tamahori
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.4/10 (511 votes)
Synopsis
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
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Rena Owen
as Beth Heke
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Temuera Morrison
as Jake Heke
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Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
as Grace Heke
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Julian Arahanga
as Nig Heke
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Taungaroa Emile
as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke
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Joseph Kairau
as Huata Heke
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Cliff Curtis
as Bully
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Pete Smith
as Dooley
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George Henare
as Bennett
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Mere Boynton
as Mavis
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Shannon Williams
as Toot
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Calvin Tuteao
as Taka
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Ray Bishop
as King Hitter
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Ian Mune
as Judge
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Robert Pollock
as Policeman
- Donald V. Allen as Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen)
Crew
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Lee Tamahori
Director
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Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
- Michael Horton Editor
- Murray McNabb Original Music Composer
- Murray Grindlay Original Music Composer
- Robin Scholes Producer
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Riwia Brown
Screenplay
